Lorenzo Dolci is found riding a motorbike without wearing a face mask in Đà Nẵng. —Photo courtesy of Trần Phong

ĐÀ NẴNG — An Italian man has been fined VNĐ200,000 (US$8.7) for failing to wear a face mask in public with COVID-19 social distancing orders in effect in Đà Nẵng on Monday.

Authorities of An Hải Bắc Ward said Lorenzo Dolci, 29, was found riding a motorbike on the street without wearing a face mask.

A local resident had recorded a video clip and photos of Dolci and sent it to the Facebook of the authority on Monday.

Dolci was also warned for making a vulgar gesture towards the man who recorded him.

The Italian was found residing at a hotel in Sơn Trà District.

A report from the city showed 453 violations of social distancing orders had resulted in fines since April 1.

In Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, 13 people have been fined for failing to wear face masks in public sites, while tow hotels were fined $652 for illegally hosting visitors. — VNS