Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (middle) at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on October 19 calledfor close control over entry into Vietnam at all border gates so the countrycan fulfil the twin goals of fighting COVID-19 and posting socio-economicdevelopment.
During an online meeting with the National Steering Committee onCOVID-19 Prevention and Control, the PM asked ministries, agencies, andlocalities to remain vigilant and strictly comply with prevention measures to averta new outbreak.
They were also directed to properly manage quarantine facilities,especially those providing paid services.
Heads of localities and establishments were held responsible to the PMand authorities for the COVID-19 fight and will be strictly punished for any localtransmission.
Relevant units were assigned to ask short-term visitors to limit theiruse of public services such as karaoke and bars, and refrain from festivals.
The Health Ministry must regularly monitor efforts at hospitals andmedical establishments, propose immigration management models, and offerperiodic COVID-19 testing to staff at border gates and airports and others in regularcontact with foreigners.
The sector has been tasked with expanding remote health check-upservices, improving the capacity of medical staff and preventive medicine,cooperating in vaccine research, speeding up rapid testing, and staying readyto instruct residents on how to protect themselves.
Leaders of localities from the central to grassroots level must be readywith scenarios when contingencies happen, as winter is coming.
People in Hanoi and HCM City were also urged to wear masks when outdoorsor on public vehicles.
The Ministries of Transport, Health, and Foreign Affairs are responsiblefor creating favourable conditions for welcoming overseas Vietnamese home,while the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the GovernmentOffice will tackle difficulties in providing relief aid to those hit by thepandemic.
Acting Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long reported that Vietnam has gone 47consecutive days without any local COVID-19 transmission. It has so farconfirmed 1,134 infections.
Since April, 221 flights have brought 46,058 Vietnamese citizens home, with212 of them, on 43 flights, testing positive./.
During an online meeting with the National Steering Committee onCOVID-19 Prevention and Control, the PM asked ministries, agencies, andlocalities to remain vigilant and strictly comply with prevention measures to averta new outbreak.
They were also directed to properly manage quarantine facilities,especially those providing paid services.
Heads of localities and establishments were held responsible to the PMand authorities for the COVID-19 fight and will be strictly punished for any localtransmission.
Relevant units were assigned to ask short-term visitors to limit theiruse of public services such as karaoke and bars, and refrain from festivals.
The Health Ministry must regularly monitor efforts at hospitals andmedical establishments, propose immigration management models, and offerperiodic COVID-19 testing to staff at border gates and airports and others in regularcontact with foreigners.
The sector has been tasked with expanding remote health check-upservices, improving the capacity of medical staff and preventive medicine,cooperating in vaccine research, speeding up rapid testing, and staying readyto instruct residents on how to protect themselves.
Leaders of localities from the central to grassroots level must be readywith scenarios when contingencies happen, as winter is coming.
People in Hanoi and HCM City were also urged to wear masks when outdoorsor on public vehicles.
The Ministries of Transport, Health, and Foreign Affairs are responsiblefor creating favourable conditions for welcoming overseas Vietnamese home,while the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs and the GovernmentOffice will tackle difficulties in providing relief aid to those hit by thepandemic.
Acting Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long reported that Vietnam has gone 47consecutive days without any local COVID-19 transmission. It has so farconfirmed 1,134 infections.
Since April, 221 flights have brought 46,058 Vietnamese citizens home, with212 of them, on 43 flights, testing positive./.
VNA
