Vietnam has started closing non-essential services and restricting religious activities, parts of measures under a directive signed by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc that runs from today Saturday until April 15.
Provincial and municipal leaders will decide which specific services are to be shut down.
Religious rituals and activities of more than 20 people, as well as all gatherings outside offices, schools and hospitals, are also suspended.
The government also banned all cultural, sports and entertainment activities at public places.
Flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to other localities will be reduced, while public transport for passengers will be temporarily suspended or reorganized.
