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Over 153 billion VND mobilised in HCM City to support COVID-19 fight

As many as 6,756 collectives and individuals had donated more than 153 billion VND (6.5 million USD) to Ho Chi Minh City’s COVID-19 prevention and control fund as of May 4 afternoon, according to the Vietnam Fatherland Front chapter in the city.
Over 153 billion VND mobilised in HCM City to support COVID-19 fight ảnh 1To Thi Bich Chau (second, right), Chairwoman of  Vietnam Fatherland Front chapter in HCM City, receives donation from a business. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – As many as 6,756 collectives andindividuals had donated more than 153 billion VND (6.5 million USD) to Ho Chi Minh City’sCOVID-19 prevention and control fund as of May 4 afternoon, according to theVietnam Fatherland Front chapter in the city.

Over 22.6 billion VND has also been mobilised insupport of residents affected by drought and saltwater intrusion since thecampaign was launched on March 20.

The donations, including medical equipment, essentialgoods, beverages and fruit worth more than 22 billion VND, have been allocatedto medical facilities, COVID-19 quarantine centres, soldiers and volunteers inthe combat against the pandemic.

Besides, some 14 billion VND has been used to assist18,707 lottery ticket sellers who are affected by the pandemic.

HCM City has sent 7 billion VND to Soc Trang, Ca Mau,Kien Giang, Tra Vinh, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre and Hau Giang provinces to assist localresidents hit by drought and saltwater intrusion./.
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