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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)
Speaking at a Hanoi meeting between permanent Cabinet members and the national
steering committee for COVID-19 prevention
and control, the leader lauded ministries and agencies, especially the
committee, for their efforts in the disease combat over the past two months.
Vietnam’s performance in this regard has also received praises of the World
Health Organisation (WHO), he said, calling for more specific, concerted and
drastic measures in order to deal with the spread of the epidemic in the time
ahead.
It is necessary to keep calm, united, self-confident and more responsible amid
the increasing number of COVID-19 cases daily, the PM said.
He also highlighted the restriction of large gatherings, especially in cities
and provinces, to limit the spread of the disease, while seriously implementing
the quarantine work.
Vietnam will suspend the grant of visas for foreigners, except those on
diplomatic and official missions and invitees, in response to the epidemic
outbreak, the leader told the meeting.
Stressing the significance of testing to the illness control, Phuc said the work
should be conducted extensively, with more attention paid to vulnerable groups,
labourers and students.
Regarding flights from epidemic-hit areas, he asked the Ministry of Transport to
inform the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Health of airports
where the planes have landed in order to facilitate the quarantine work.
The leader ordered no discrimination against people with SARS-CoV-2, and strict
punishment against those who spread false information or make wrong
declarations.
Lauding businesses, individuals and organisations for their support to the
combat, Phuc asked the Vietnam Fatherland Front to launch a campaign in support
of the fight and hand over donations to the health ministry to buy medical
equipment.
He also suggested the health sector launch a special campaign to take advantage
of the “golden stage” to effectively contain the spread of the disease.
Source: VNA