Illustrative photo (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinhhas asked ministries, agencies, localities, units and individuals to remain vigilantagainst COVID-19 and raise the sense of responsibility for public health.
He made the request during a Cabinet meeting onCOVID-19 prevention and control on April 26 morning, which was held amid thecomplex developments of the pandemic in the world.
According to a document on the meeting outcomes, issuedby the Government Office, the PM pointed out the high risk of pandemicresurgence in Vietnam as its neighbouring countries are facing spikes in cases.
Given this, it is hard to complete the dual tasks of socio-economicdevelopment and pandemic combat, he said.
The leader urged ministries, agencies and localitiesto get updated on the COVID-19 situation at home and in foreign countries, andseriously implement prevention and control measures.
He reiterated the need to follow the Ministry ofHealth’s 5K message: khau trang (facemask), khu khuan (disinfection), khoangcach (distance), khong tu tap (no gathering) and khai bao y te (healthdeclaration).
Any violations should be strictly punished in line withregulations of the Party and law of the State, the PM noted.
The Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry ofPublic Security, provincial-level People’s Committees and relevant ministriesand agencies need to step up inspections over the observance of quarantineregulations, he continued.
He ordered limiting mass gatherings and wearing masksin public places, especially in festivals.
Northwestern border provinces should coordinate with theMinistries of National Defence and Public Security, and closely cooperate withneighbouring countries in controlling immigration via roads and sea routes.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health should enhance internationalcooperation to expand the access to COVID-19 vaccines and quick testingtechniques, while facilitating vaccine production at home, the PM said./.
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