COVID-19: Agribank hands over 800 mln VND to Vinh Phuc
The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) on February 21 handed over 800 million VND (about 34,400 USD) to the Vinh Phuc provincial chapter of Vietnam Fatherland Front in support of the fight against novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the locality.
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Bank for Agricultureand Rural Development (Agribank) on February 21 handed over 800 million VND(about 34,400 USD) to the Vinh Phuc provincial chapter of Vietnam FatherlandFront in support of the fight against novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)outbreak in the locality.
An Agribank leader said residents in Vinh Phuc and in SonLoi commune, Binh Xuyen district in particular are greatly impacted by theepidemic.
Earlier, Agribank branches rescheduled debt payment andreduced loan interests to borrowers, offered facial masks and hand wash toclients, and raise awareness of its staff about prevention and control measuresas suggested by the Health Ministry.
Among 16 COVID-19 cases confirmed so far in Vietnam, 11 hailfrom Vinh Phuc. So far, 15 patients have been discharged from hospital.Besides, no new cases have been reported in Vinh Phuc and the country sinceFebruary 13./.
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At the event (Photo: VNA) 
