Deputy PM hails army’s efforts in COVID-19 fight

At the teleconference (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The
have made significant contributions to the fight against the acute respiratory
disease caused by a novel (), Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc
Dam said at a teleconference on February 19.

He said the forces have continuously controlled
well the border areas and effectively quarantined suspected cases.

As of February 17, the army received over 2,290
citizens coming backing home from disease-affected areas, and quarantined them
at 14 military locations.

Border guards in seven Vietnam-China border
provinces have coordinated with the police, customs officials and militiamen in
keeping a close watch over the disease.

So far, Vietnam has recorded 16 infection cases
with 14 being successfully treated and the other two in good health./.