at the meeting with the press on May 11 (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has reiterated the need
to strictly follow current COVID-19 prevention and control measures, especially
given the scarcity of vaccines around the world.
At a meeting with the press on May 11, Dam said that Vietnam has spared no
effort to quickly gain access to vaccine sources for mass inoculation, but due
to a global shortfall the Ministry of Health will only be able to import a
small number of doses by the end of the year, making it impossible for the
country to reach herd immunity.
Vietnam has been among the best countries in combating COVID-19, he said,
adding that it ranks 214th out of 220 countries and territories in terms of the
number of confirmed cases per 1 million people.
Hand sanitizer is among measures against COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)
“This is a vivid illustration of the country’s sound strategies in responding
to the pandemic,” he underlined.
Many countries have recognised Vietnam’s success in carrying out its “dual
tasks” of pandemic prevention and economic development, he said.
There has been no need to impose social distancing measures at this stage, he said.
He also asked border localities to strongly control illegal entries and exits and
urged people strictly follow current COVID-19 /.
Source: VietnamPlus
