PM calls for further vigilance against COVID-19

chairs the meeting between the cabinet and the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the whole
political system, army and people to join hands in combating the COVID-19
pandemic.

He made the request while chairing a meeting between the cabinet and the
National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control on May 10 to
discuss against the pandemic.

The PM asked the Ministry of Health to identify , issue
stark warning, as well as pen measures and requirements of medical supplies for
each level.

The ministry must clarify the number of COVID-19 vaccine doses, and the exact
dates they will come to the country, he said, adding the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs should join hands in the search for vaccine resources.

He also asked the ministry to tighten discipline within the sector, and
strictly follows current regulations, with priority given to the 5K message.

As for the police, military and border guard forces, Chinh ordered them to
enhance control of the border areas, as well as detect and mete out punishment
to anyone with illegal immigration and residence.

Meanwhile, localities should stay prudent, and promote supervision and control
of the COVID-19 situation, he added.

COVID-19 testing in Vietnam (Photo: VNA)

The ministries of Health and Finance were told to work together to remove
bottlenecks for the pandemic prevention work, and ensure transparence and
instruction of prices of medical equipment and supplies.

PM Chinh also urged the implementation of information technology to close the
gap in control, while laying stress on the necessity to build more COVID-19
treatment hospitals.

Besides, he asked the health ministry and competent authorities to step up
communications work to raise public awareness of the pandemic situation,
prevention measures, and future response.

At the event, participants said that although the pandemic has been basically put
under control in Vietnam, it has developed in a more complicated fashion in
recent days, while stressing more drastic and effective measures./.