Testing for COVID-19 (Photo: VNA)He pointed to theimportance of the city as the centre of the southern region and a majortransportation hub of the country, hence its key role in pandemic control.
Speaking highly of thesouthern hub’s efforts in battling COVID-19 over the recent past, Dam, who ishead of the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control,ordered relevant agencies to strengthen pandemic prevention measures,especially adherence to the 5K message.
He also called forhefty fine for those who fail to wear masks in public places.
Dam noted that as Vietnamhas kept the pandemic under control, many people have shown negligence. Meanwhile,neighbouring countries are seeing complicated developments of COVID-19. Hewarned that as the National Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day holidaysapproach, there is a high risk of infection.
Illegal entry has beenincreasing along the country’s borders and border gates, especially crossingsand trails, he underlined.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA)In regards to vaccine research,the Deputy PM asked the city to create optimal conditions for HCM City-based vaccinemanufacturers.
Chairman of themunicipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said that authorities haveinstructed departments and sectors to strengthen efforts in illegal immigrantprevention and called on local people to report violations.
The city detected 108illegal migrants in the past month, he said, adding that it has also joinedhands with border localities in strengthening border control.
Phong suggested thatthe Government allow the city to purchase vaccine with its own resources andpledged that the city will assist pharmaceutical company Nanogen with itsvaccine research.
HCM City has reporteda total 246 COVID-19 cases, with 222 recoveries. The city has recorded no domesticinfections from February 10./.
VNA
