At the request of the Hanoi People’s Committee, many restaurants and eateries closed to receive guests, parks, flower gardens, and public places were empty, causing people’s living and shopping habits to change. prepare only the most essential things in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic. “Normally on weekends, I often invite my friends to have breakfast and then have coffee, but on epidemic days like this, I only eat breakfast at home, I don’t dare to go out. The Ministry of Health, both conscious of the community and protecting those around, shared Mr. Quang (27 years old, Dong Da district, Hanoi). VIDEO: At the weekend, the streets of Hanoi were deserted because of the COVID-19 epidemic On weekends, places that are usually crowded such as the Cathedral, Ta Hien, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square, the Opera House… are all quiet. The old town area, which was once bustling with restaurants and coffee shops on weekends, is now quiet. The area of ​​Ta Hien street is no longer crowded, tourists are hanging out. Many shops are closed after the request of the Hanoi People’s Committee. The chain of stores closed simultaneously. The area of ​​Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc square is rarely visited by people. At the weekend, many people choose to stay at home instead of going out, leaving the streets of the Capital deserted.Hi The image of the intersection of Trang Tien and Dinh Tien Hoang is like the first day of Tet. The crowded and bustling area of ​​Dong Xuan market is no longer bustling. The banks of Hoan Kiem lake rarely see people walking even though it’s the weekend. On non-epidemic days, this area welcomes thousands of visitors on weekends. Dinh Tien Hoang Street is wide when there is no traffic. Ly Thai To flower garden area is empty of people. Dinh Le Street on the weekend. No longer bustling at the Opera House area. Hue Street on weekends. Busy Thanh Nien Street is also deserted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic

A pub in Hanoi in 1991. “This place has fresh pig’s blood eaten with chopped intestines, herbs and peanuts for breakfast,” said photographer Hans-Peter Grumpe. Photo: Hans-Peter Grumpe / Hpgrumpe.de. Morning noodle shop on the sidewalk of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, 1992. A crowded restaurant in Dong Xuan market area, 1992. Uncle fan skewered on the sidewalk of the old town, next to the sign “Bii Hoi 1,600 VND”. Outside a restaurant “rarely cooked beef noodle soup”, 1993. A bowl of beef noodle soup in Hanoi at this time costs about 2,000 VND. Bustling scene in an evening beer hall. A boy selling fried doughnuts on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake, 1991. This boy wearing a bread basket walks around the lake in search of diners, 1992. An ice cream shop with a styrofoam container on a bicycle, 1992. The box is covered with an Anlaco fertilizer sack. Street vendors in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, 1991. Dried ca cuong is hung in front of a shop selling ca cuong at 17 Cha Ca street. Ca cuong essence is used to make fish sauce, 1992. Cyclo carrying beef bones, materials used to cook pho, 1992. Invite readers to watch the video: Old Hanoi Girls’ School | VTV24.

At around 11:30 a.m. on May 11, a lot of freelance workers, loading and unloading at Dong Xuan and Long Bien markets, are still working hard. They covered the towel, took advantage of the cold water and put it on their heads to fight the rising heat. Information from the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting people should limit going outdoors at noon because the heat can cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heat stroke due to heat stroke. people when exposed to high temperatures. Ultraviolet radiation at the index is very dangerous, people should cover up when going out, apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses and a hat is required. 12 noon on May 11, the outdoor temperature is up to 44 degrees C Freelance workers in Hanoi reel from the scorching summer heat Many labors cover their bodies to protect themselves from the sun Hanoi streets are like a fire pan. The hot weather in Hanoi makes the air become hot and uncomfortable, and people find ways to shield them when they go out on the street. Towards noon, the outdoor temperature increases, although the temperature has not reached its peak, but it also makes people shielding when traveling on the road. Streets seem to evaporate due to the heat effect Workers rest under tree canopy to avoid the scorching heat on Tran Duy Hung street

Nhat Tan Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN The Crossroad Bridge of Nga Tu So is designed to reduce congestion in the area of ​​Nga Tu So, with the highest traffic density in Hanoi. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN Dong Xuan Market is one of the largest markets in Hanoi, Vietnam. The market has a history dating back hundreds of years from feudal times. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN Ring Road 3 in Hanoi is an important road traffic route of the capital. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN The first urban railway system in Vietnam. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN Modern complex buildings on Duong Dinh Nghe street. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN The intersection of Boc Pagoda – Ton That Tung – Dong Tac – Pham Ngoc Thach. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN Twin Tower on Ngoc Thuy Street (Gia Lam). Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN The whole house of Eurowindow Modern Complex. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN BIDV Building 194 Tran Quang Khai, intersecting Tran Quang Khai and Hang Voi – Tran Nguyen Han streets. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN Vinhomes Royal City complex project includes high-end apartment building, commercial center, school, office, modern. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN The headquarters of Vietnam Electricity (EVN) is a 2-storey tower, located near the Old Quarter and Truc Bach Lake (Hanoi). Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN Lotte Center Hanoi (Hanoi City Complex) is the 3rd tallest skyscraper in Vietnam. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN Ancient Turtle Tower in the heart of Sword Lake. Along with Hanoi experienced many ups and downs of history. Turtle Tower is like a soul of the capital, a symbol of a civilized city and a tourist destination at home and abroad. Photo: Duc Hanh / BNEWS / TTXVN