PM Pham Minh Chinh chairs the online meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The highest priority at
this time is to fight COVID-19 and deal with its consequences in order to ensure
security and safety as well as the public’s health, and complete the set dual
goals, said on May 7.
Speaking at an online working session between the
National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control and
representatives from ministries and agencies, the PM ordered scenarios to guarantee
safety during the upcoming elections of deputies to the and all-level for 2021-2026.
He said under the Party leadership and with joint efforts of the Government and authorities at all levels and people, Vietnam has
basically contained the pandemic.
Chinh said the new locally-transmitted infections were partially
due to the lax attitude of many localities, authorities, Party organisations
and people, plus the long holidays.
The leader stressed the need to stay calm and keep a cool head to assess the situation and take suitable methods, thus fulfilling the goals of socio-economic development and combat.
PM Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)Technological measures
should be stepped up in the pandemic fight, he said, emphasising the importance
of observing the Ministry of Health’s 5K message – khau trang (facemask), khu
khuan (disinfection), khoang cach (distance), khong tu tap (no gathering) and
khai bao y te (health declaration), plus the vaccination drive.
Cities and provinces need to improve their testing,
quarantine and forecasting capacity, and put forth scenarios, the PM said, asking
them to minimise adverse socio-economic impact of social distancing and
seriously follow quarantine regulations.
Chinh also urged the Ministry of Public Security to
work harder so as to prevent illegal immigration.
Regarding COVID-19 vaccines, he said the Government
and the committee are making efforts in negotiations to soon acquire more
vaccines./.
Source: VietnamPlus
