HCM City assures supply of essential goods during COVID-19 social distancing
(VOVWORLD) - Ho Chi Minh City has started a 2-week social distancing under the Prime Minister’s Directive 16 since Friday. Unlike the previous days, essential goods are readily available in supermarkets and shopping centers and people no longer jostle for purchases.
 Ho Chi Minh City's authorities assure that there will be no shortage of essential goods (Photo: Hoang Tuyet) |
Ms. Ly Nhu Hao from Binh Thanh district said the prices of essential goods at supermarkets are now stable. “I bought vegetable and fish. It’s just a little bit more expensive than usual. The social distancing only lasts for 15 days so I’m not worried much,” Hao said.
Saigon Co.op supermarket chains offer 12 groups of essential goods with unchanged prices within 1 to 3 months. Its CEO Nguyen Anh Duc said they can guarantee the supply including online purchase. He said, “There is no shortage of supply. We have worked with the local authorities to make sure that customers can shop at our supermarkets with best COVID-19 preventive measures.”