Patrols tighten in downtown HCMC following disregard of Covid-19 prevention

Police fine a man for not wearing a face mask at the Nguyen Hue walking street in HCMC's District 1, October 17, 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Huy

Police in HCMC's District 1 have fined dozens of people for failing to comply with Covid-19 prevention protocols while engaging in public activities.

Around a dozen people who had gathered in groups to hang out on Nguyen Hue walking street without wearing masks have been fined VND2 million ($88) per person in the past two weeks, said Le Minh Phat, the district chairman.

He said these days, many people have let their guard down against Covid-19 and ignored the rule of wearing masks and keeping a safe distance when visiting public places such as the pedestrian street.

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