Tran Minh Khoi from the Mekong River Commission (MRC), meanwhile, voiced his hope that the new Party leadership will continue ensuring political stability in Vietnam, which in turn will lay a solid foundation for stronger economic growth. He also has high hopes for the documents to be adopted by the congress, which will set out the country’s future over the next 5-10 years and beyond./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 28
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Quang Ninh imposes COVID-19 prevention measures at highest level
Quang Ninh (VNA) - The Steering Committee for COVID-19 prevention in the northern province of Quang Ninh held an emergency meeting on January 27 night to immediately activate disease prevention measures at the highest level in the locality after one locally-transmitted case of coronavirus was confirmed the same day. Chairing the meeting, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tuong Van ordered local authorities to focus all human resources on contact tracing and screening to the F4 level, and carrying out testing for all those who are on the list. Schools at all grades will be closed for a week, beginning from January 28, and public gatherings must be minimized. Local authorities are requested to cancel unnecessary meetings, and pay heed to preventing the disease. The provincial Department of Transport will coordinate with relevant departments, sector and localities to immediately set up epidemic control stations along roads, especially those … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh imposes COVID-19 prevention measures at highest level
Hai Duong imposes social distancing, tests 3,000 for Covid-19 following community transmissions
Pham Duy Tuyen, director of the Hai Duong Center for Disease Control (CDC), said Thursday the province is performing contact tracing related to two local coronavirus cases: a 34-year-old woman working for Vietnam Poyun Electronics and a 32-year-old woman who tested positive upon landing in Japan. The woman in Japan has been revealed to be infected with a coronavirus variant originated from the U.K., which is believed to be 70 percent more contagious than ordinary strains. … [Read more...] about Hai Duong imposes social distancing, tests 3,000 for Covid-19 following community transmissions
PM orders residents in Hai Duong, Quang Ninh not to leave localities
PM Phuc spoke highly of the drastic and prompt actions taken by the Health Ministry, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, and Hai Duong and Quang Ninh to trace people having possible contact with patients and to zone off newly-detected outbreaks. … [Read more...] about PM orders residents in Hai Duong, Quang Ninh not to leave localities
Hai Duong imposes lockdown, tests 3,000 for Covid-19 following community transmissions
Hai Duong’s Chi Linh Town, where the Poyun firm is located, has been put under lockdown for 21 days starting Thursday noon, according to a directive issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. No public activity and no passenger transportation out of the city is allowed within the time period, unless in exceptional cases, the directive said. Personal vehicles are limited as much as possible. Transportation of materials and goods however are still allowed. … [Read more...] about Hai Duong imposes lockdown, tests 3,000 for Covid-19 following community transmissions