HCMC – HCMC became bustling and busy again this morning, October 1, as the city has reopened a number of essential services and relaxed travel restrictions after more than 120 days of stringent social distancing to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Cach Mang Thang Tam Street was very crowded this morningGrocery stores at Kim Bien Market in District 5 have reopenedWhile eateries, barber shops and supermarkets are crowded, fashion outlets are still desertedAEON Mall Binh Tan has not reopened to the publicA woman walks home after shoppingCustomers rush to a supermarket in District 10Customers wait in front of a barber shop on Cach Mang Thang Tam StreetA barber shop attracts many customersMotorbike repair outlets are also crowdedPhuong Huynh, a sticky rice seller, said he is very happy when the city resumes essential services after a three-month suspensionA busy bakery on Thanh Thai Street, District 10Eateries are allowed to reopen but they can offer takeaway services only