12 high-risk localities to continue with social distancing measures for at least one week
Twelve localities deemed to have high risk of COVID-19 spread, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, will continue to implement social distancing measures under Directive 16 of the Prime Minister to April 22 or 30, or even longer, if infections continue to be detected.
PM orders further physical distancing as epidemic risk remains
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has reiterated his order to seriously practise physical distancing and wear masks in public places in line with the Decree No.16, adding that those failing to follow rules will be strictly punished, because the risk of COVID-19 spread remains.
Vietnam Airlines offers free transport for health workers, medical equipment
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has launched a programme offering free travelling for health workers engaged in epidemic prevention and control work and the transport of medical equipment on its domestic routes, said a representative of the carrier on April 7.
Vietnam determined to put COVID-19 pandemic under control
Vietnam will definitely control and contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community if the directions of the Politburo, the Party Central Committee's Secretariat, the Government, the Prime Minister, and the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control are properly and strictly followed, heard a meeting of the Steering Committee held in Hanoi on April 1 with Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, head of the committee, in the chair.
Promoting national solidarity, cooperation in COVID-19 fight: PM
The most important task at this crucial time is promoting the unity, solidarity and cooperation of all people throughout the country to cope with any pandemic situation, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a teleconference with five centrally-run cities - Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Can Tho and Da Nang on March 29.
UNDP assists Mekong Delta in drought response efforts
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the Partnership for Disaster Risk Reduction under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) signed an agreement on March 17 to support the Mekong Delta's response to drought and saltwater intrusion.
