UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward. (Photo: VNA) |
The two said that with non-essential businesses and shops now temporarily closed, citizens and expats alike must do their part to stop this outbreak. Social distancing is something everyone must do, Ward said. He called on people to keep a minimum distance of 2 meters from others, stay at home as much as possible, and wear a face mask when they go out in public.
UK citizens in Vietnam were pointedly requested to respect Vietnamese laws and cultural norms to avoid getting fined or punished and to show that they’re doing their part to help defeat this global pandemic.