10 December 2020 Vietnam's major cities welcome Christmas without forgetting to guard against epidemics and safety Even though Christmas is still 2 weeks away, we can now walk around many streets in the capital Hanoi and feel the strong atmosphere of the birth festival. It is worth mentioning that the people are celebrating the Christmas season while at the same time keeping up with the epidemic prevention rules and making every effort to ensure a safe festive season. As the Newcastle Pneumonia epidemic has been evolving in Ho Chi Minh City in recent times, residents are aware of the epidemic when they go out. People are wearing masks, washing their hands with hand sanitiser, keeping a safe distance between people and avoiding crowded activities in public places such as tourist attractions, shopping areas and shops. Although the outbreak of Newcastle Pneumonia remains complex and unpredictable, Ho Chi Minh City residents still feel a deep sense of a warm and peaceful Christmas approaching.