In Hoang Mai district in Hanoi, all non-residents without a valid reason for being there are denied entry to local “green zones”. Exceptions are rare, such as cases of emergency.

The initiative has spread quickly throughout Hanoi, with residents setting up check points in their local areas to ensure safety. Many “protect green areas” signs have also been put up in residential areas of Ho Chi Minh City. These areas are disinfected, while everyone entering or leaving has their ID checked.

All deliveries are done by volunteers, after items are disinfected. Such efforts are to create more safe areas amid Covid-19. The most significant factor in helping the success of a “green zone” is for every resident to follow the requirements.

While there is some inconvenie෴nce involved, a “green zone” is free of the virus. This “community vaccine” is evidence of the creativity and consensus of local peo🅰ple to fight the pandemic and return life to normal as soon as possible./.