PM requests stronger efforts in COVID-19 fight

In the dispatch, he requests the heads of the People's Committees of centrally-run cities and provinces, ministries, and sectors enhance supervision over the implementation of pandemic prevention and control measures while working harder to carry out particular solutions.

On infection prevention: Localities that are implementing social distancing measures according to Directive 16 must strictly and effectively implement them.

On treatment: For the number of deaths to be minimized.

On vaccinations: For the vaccination campaign to be sped up, and for fixed and mobile injection points to be organized while facilitating and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations.

The Ministry of Health will continue to review and complete regulations and guidelines in testing; assign tasks to agencies, organizations, and units performing testing; and coordinated and mobilize health workers to localities in accordance with the requirements of pandemic prevention and control.

Localities implementing social distancing must pay special attention to ensuring the circulation and supply of food and essential goods; use resources, including the local budget, to provide free food and essential items to people with difficulties; and ensure security, safety, and social order.