People wear masks while driving in HCM City (Source: VNA) (VNA) – Increased pandemic prevention measures
have been noticed in cities and provinces nationwide, as the Reunification Day
(April 30) and Labour Day (May 1) holidays approach.
Strict fines are imposed on people without in
public places in Ho Chi Minh City, the local authorities said in an urgent
direction issued on April 26.
Accordingly, public-awareness-raising communications on
COVID-19 and and control measures have been ordered, with
restrictions in place for mass gatherings. Those involved in organising illegal
entries in the city also face strict punishments.
The same day, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu
Xuan Dung emphasized a high risk of new outbreaks during and after the upcoming
holidays at a meeting of the municipal Steering Committee for COVID-19
Prevention and Control on April 26.
He urged the active implementation of pandemic measures that prioritise early
detection, quick quarantine, and effective treatment. Wearing facemask is a
must in public areas and on public transport vehicles; and events that gather a
large number of people are restricted.
The capital will continue its vaccination drive correctly,
safely, and efficiently, according to Dung.
Also on April 26, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long had a
working session with the Can Tho People’s Committee, asking the Mekong Delta
city to soon complete its national-level COVID-19 treatment hospital and
prepare for complicated developments of the epidemic in the future.
For the work to be done, he assigned the Can Tho General
Hospital to collaborate with localities and the Can Tho University of Medicine
and Pharmacy.
Can Tho also needs to establish a 400-bed treatment
hospital in Phong Dien district that is capable of accommodating up to 800 beds
when necessary, the minister underscored./.
Source: VietnamPlus
