HCMC gyms, pubs, beer clubs reopen, bars remain closed

But bars, dance clubs and karaoke parlors will remain closed until further notice.

Catholic churches are also allowed to hold daily mass and other religious rites.

Most non-essential services had resumed operations on March 1 after nearly a month of closure though they have to ensure a minimum social distance of one meter.

Eating places cannot admit more than 30 people at a time.

People’s Committee Vice Chairman Duong Anh Duc warned however that the city faces a potential risk of transmission by illegal entrants. Last week police officers found 40 Chinese nationals who had illegally entered the country following raids on hotels in Districts 1 and Go Vap.

The hotels will be fined for failing to report to local authorities.

In the latest outbreak, HCMC has had 36 cases of Covid-19.

It is conducting random tests and monitoring people coming from infected areas to contain the spread.

Vietnam has reported 893 cases in 13 cities and provinces in the latest outbreak.