First batch of COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA) has asked the Health Ministry to take responsibility for importing, receiving
and distributing vaccines in a timely and transparent manner in line
with instructions of the Politburo and Party Central Committee’s Secretariat.
The request was noted in Notice No.31/TB-VPCP dated February
25 along with other instructions that the Government leader made at a meeting of
permanent Government members on pandemic prevention work.
The Health Ministry must work with the Foreign Ministry,
especially Vietnamese embassies abroad, to access vaccine suppliers.
Vaccination for priority cases must be conducted quickly in
accordance with the Government’s Resolution.
The PM also agreed with proposals by a number of localities
including Hanoi and Hai Phong on buying using private financial
sources.
Authorities of centrally-run cities and provinces are
required to take the initiative in adopting suitable prevention and control
measures based on the level of risk in each area, while ensuring smooth flows
of goods, production and trade, thus minimizing negative impacts on trade and
production and people’s lives.
The PM also demanded the strict enforcement of the 5K principle,
especially the wearing of face masks, and pandemic prevention rules at
workplaces, factories and trade and public facilities.
Authorities of pandemic-hit localities, especially Hai Duong
and Hai Phong, must continue contact tracing, quarantining and testing in order
to prevent any outbreak from spreading.
The Transport Ministry was assigned to partner with the
Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) and the Health Ministry to issue regulations
on ensuring safety in transportation to/from and in pandemic-hit areas,
particularly in key economic areas such as Hai Phong, Quang Ninh and Hai Duong.
The MoIT will be responsible for working with the Ministry
of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Health Ministry to regulate the
procedures for buying farm produce from pandemic-affected areas.
The PM assigned Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh to direct the repatriation of citizens from
abroad and conduct timely quarantine in line with regulations./.
Source: VietnamPlus
