Cuong, who is also deputy head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, ordered the central city to enhance close supervision at Da Nang International Airport, port and station, as well as quarantine suspected cases soon, and continue following preventive measures in line with the Ministry of Health’s 5K slogan. … [Read more...] about Da Nang should stay vigilant to prevent COVID-19: health official
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Int’l cooperation needed for COVID-19 fight: Official
Within the framework of the UN, Vietnam proposed an “International Day of Epidemic Preparedness”, which aims to raise the awareness of individuals, communities, states, and the international community on the need to have a permanent sense of epidemic prevention in all activities. The initiative was approved by the UN, receiving huge support and sponsorship from the international community, the official said. WHO Chief Representative in Vietnam Kidong Park said Vietnam’s pandemic prevention efforts have proven effective compared to countries with a larger or equal population. He congratulated the country on clinical trial of its first COVID-19 vaccine, expressing his hope that it will record more achievements in vaccine production. … [Read more...] about Int’l cooperation needed for COVID-19 fight: Official
Vietnamese returning home via land border gates exempt from quarantine fees
Hanoi (VNA) – In any circumstances, Vietnamese people entering the country through land border gates and undergoing quarantine in military establishments will be exempted from quarantine fees, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said on January 15. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese returning home via land border gates exempt from quarantine fees
PM orders democratic, fair, safe organisation of general elections
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested ensuring democracy, fairness, safety and thrift in the elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and the People’s Councils at all levels in the 2021-2026 tenure. In a directive dated January 14, PM Phuc asked the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to coordinate with relevant agencies to direct news agencies to disseminate the significance and importance of the elections, the right to vote and to stand as a candidate of citizens to officials, public servants, armed forces and people from all walks of life. The Ministry of Planning and Investment should instruct the General Statistics Office to guide its provincial and municipal chapters to provide population data until December 31, 2020 to serve as a foundation to count the number of NA and People’s Council deputies at each administrative unit. The Government leader directed the Ministry of Transport and the MIC to work on specific … [Read more...] about PM orders democratic, fair, safe organisation of general elections
Deputy PM presents gifts to children ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
Speaking at the event, the official underlined that the Party and State over the years have paid attention to the protection of, care for and development of children through legal system and policies, evidenced by the various programmes and projects on the issue now underway. … [Read more...] about Deputy PM presents gifts to children ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival