Local photographer Ly Vo Phu Hung took the peaceful and deserted moments of the city which used to be bustling and busy before Covid-19.

“This is the first time I have seen such a quiet atmosphere in HCM City,” Hung said. 

Hung, who has 20-year experience in photography, mostly taking portraits in the entertainment industry. These are his first photos about HCM City’s streets during the time of social distancing due to the epidemic.

The pedestrian street before the municipal people’s committee 

Ngo Gia Tu Street 

Turtle Lake Fountain area which used to be home many street food services has been closed 

Ngo Thoi Nhiem Street

Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, one of the longest streets in HCM City, which used to face traffic jams 

Pasteur Street 

All café shops on Tran Quoc Thao street shut 

Pham Ngoc Thach Street 

Schools on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Streets closed temporarily

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