While some parts of the world are just beginning to grapple
with the pandemic, in China authorities reported no new deaths and just 10 new
cases on Thursday. The number of people hospitalized dropped to 959, with 63
considered serious cases.
China has reopened many businesses. Middle and high school
seniors preparing for exams are returning to classes. But a ban on foreign
arrivals and strict quarantine measures remain in place to prevent an influx of
new cases from abroad or fresh infections among those thought to have recovered
or who had no symptoms but could still be spreading the virus.
Neighbouring Vietnam, which moved quickly to close its
borders and trace coronavirus cases, has reported no new cases in the past
three days and is preparing to loosen restrictions.
“I feel blessed that we can feel safe and life is getting
back to normal. I’m proud of the country,” Nguyen Thi Thuy said after reopening
her coffee shop for the first time in nearly a month.
One of her first customers, Nguyen Ngoc Tri, said the
lockdown was “frustrating.” But he added, “everyone has to sacrifice and do
their part for the safety of the community.”
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