HO CHI MINH CITY: NOT GATHER IN GROUPS OF MORE THAN 3 PEOPLE IN PUBLIC PLACES
On June 19, 2021, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City issues the Directive No. 10/CT-UBND on tightening and strengthening measures to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City.
Accordingly, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City requests heads of departments and agencies, and Chairpersons of People's Committees of Thu Duc city and other districts to: Ban the gatherings of more than three people in public places and outside offices, schools, and hospitals; Request local residents to refrain from going outside, except for food, medicine, emergency care, or working at factories or workshops, or otherwise guided by the Department of Health;
Halt public passenger transportation (road, inland waterway); Cancel unimportant meetings. If in-person meetings and events are required, they should gather no more than 10 people, except for particularly important meetings that are permitted by the local authorities.
Also in accordance with this Directive, establishments manufacturing and providing essential goods and services for the City’s residents as well as factories and workshops are allowed to operate, but they must ensure a safe distance of at least 1.5 meters between every two employees, all employees must wear face masks at work, and the workplaces must be disinfected and well-ventilated, etc.
