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\u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng man takes funny pictures in coronavirus costume<\/h2>\n
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After over a month under lockdown, the relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures<\/a> earlier this month came as a major relief to all \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng residents.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, people have jumped at the opportunity to let their hair down. But while many are flocking to cafes and restaurants for some long-overdue friend gatherings, others have had more unique ways to celebrate.<\/p>\n

Following the viral story of No-Face checking in at \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/a> last week, another photographer in the city has created a similar collection. Instead of Studio Ghibli\u2019s cute and carefree character, though, the main character of his photos is a man clad in a long black cape and red helmet decorated with spikes, representing the coronavirus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The “coronavirus” posed against many \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng landmarks<\/h3>\n
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The photos are by Ng\u00f4 Xu\u00e2n V\u0169<\/strong><\/a>, a photographer currently living in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng. And similar to the photos featuring No-Face, V\u0169\u2019s pictures have garnered a fair amount of interest from the online community thanks to their whimsicality.<\/p>\n

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\n“Afraid of me now? Hahaha,” V\u0169 captioned this photo<\/em>
\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The pictures show the \u201ccoronavirus\u201d having fun rampaging through \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng before being expelled. In some of the shots, the \u201cvirus\u201d is seen checking in at signature \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng landmarks, from the iconic Dragon Bridge<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2026 to the Thu\u1eadn Ph\u01b0\u1edbc Bridge<\/strong> overlooking the ocean\u2026<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2026 to the S\u01a1n Tr\u00e0 Peninsula<\/strong> with a stunning view of the city in the background.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Some of \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng\u2019s prominent buildings also make an appearance in V\u0169\u2019s photo collection, such as the city\u2019s administrative center<\/strong>. Dubbed the \u201ccorn-shaped building\u201d by locals for its unique designs, the centre is a popular destination for \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng’s Instagrammers.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, this UFO-looking building is the Ti\u00ean S\u01a1n Sports Centre<\/strong>, which was converted into a makeshift hospital for COVID-19 treatment<\/a> during the outbreak. Thankfully, the makeshift hospital never had to be put into use.<\/p>\n

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The \u201cvirus\u201d seemed to have a good time messing up with people too. We can see it here stealing fish on the beach\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u2026 or chasing after a GrabBike driver.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

But the coronavirus’ mischief finally came to an end when it was suppressed by a lifeguard on the beach.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The next picture shows it being shoved into a taxi and sent away.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Vu Paris<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Netizens are entertained by the funny coronavirus pictures<\/h3>\n
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Understandably, the wackiness of the photos has given netizens a good laugh. A Facebook user named Ph\u00f9ng Ng\u00e2n<\/a>, for instance, thinks the costume makes the virus chubby and cute, an opinion shared by many others.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tin Nhanh \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

On the other hand, commenter Tu\u1ea5n Milo<\/a> says the virus should have a fight with No-Face.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tin Nhanh \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The pictures also serve to remind people of how beautiful \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng is, prompting netizens to comment saying they miss the city.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cI miss \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng,\u201d netizen \u0110\u00e0o M\u00ealy<\/a> commented.<\/em>
\nImage credit: Tin Nhanh \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Man dressed in coronavirus costume takes funny pictures around \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/h3>\n
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We are glad to see that all the hardship wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng residents\u2019 spirits. If anything, they appear upbeat and hopeful of a brighter future.<\/p>\n

After over 2 weeks without any new COVID-19 infections recorded in the community, life in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng is picking up pace again. People are starting to go out more to hit the beaches, while restaurants, cafes, and other businesses have also been given the green light to reopen their doors.<\/p>\n

We expect \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng to return to its former glory as Vietnam\u2019s most livable city in the near future.<\/p>\n

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