Few vehicles and motorcyclists seen at Ly Thai To Roundabout in District 10, different from the image of crowds of vehicles and people before - PHOTOS: MINH HOANG

HCMC - Many streets in HCMC this morning, July 9 were completely deserted, while stores, restaurants and eateries have shut down as the city began the 15-day lockdown in line withe the prime minister’s Directive 16 today to suppress the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tran Hung Dao Street in District 1 is deserted during peak hours