Medical workers conduct quick COVID-19 tests (Source: VNA)Prague (VNA) – Czech media outlets have recently praised Vietnam forits success in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The public radio broadcaster Rohlas.czquoted an assessment of the US’s Johns Hopkins University as saying that Vietnam is one among the fewcountries well controlling the pandemic, as it has to date reported 288infections and no fatalities, and gone without any community transmission ofthe disease for four weeks.
The radio emphasised that quick response,drastic measures and massive testing have helped Vietnam prevent the diseasefrom developing into a disaster.
The broadcaster said that right after thefirst cases were detected in Vietnam in late January, Vietnam rapidlyimplemented response measures, including closing border gates with China – theepicentre at that time, and quarantining those entering the country.
When the number of infections increasedfrom 20 to over 100, the Government decided to take more drastic measures suchas imposing social distancing measures, suspending international flights,banning large gatherings of over 30 people, and closing restaurants and bars.
The daily newspaper idnes.cz alsoappreciated Vietnam’s rapid response and effective prevention measures.
It recently ran an article which stressedthat Vietnam has assisted other countries thanks to its success in the fight.The country has provided face masks and medical supplies for not only its neighboursin Southeast Asia but also countries in Europe.
Meanwhile, the Czech News Agency (CTK)cited Worldcrunch’s assessment when affirming that Vietnam has gainedimpressive results in the COVID-19 fight with a low infection rate and no deaths.
The Vietnamese Government chose a“low-cost” strategy by promptly detecting any infections, and tracing possiblecontacts with confirmed cases, it said./.
VNA
