Recently, the Government Office issued Official Dispatch No. 2601/VPCP-KGVX on the implementation of Directive No. 16/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister of Vietnam on the implementation of urgent measures for prevention and control of COVID-19.
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The Prime Minister of Vietnam requests people to strictly carry out nationwide quarantine according to Directive No. 16/CT-TTg, ensure social distancing and maintain required distance between people and between communities.
Also according to Official Dispatch No. 2601/VPCP-KGVX, suspend public transit, excluding transport for official business, transport of workers, specialists and quarantined persons and transport of goods and manufacturing materials/ingredients. Minimize use of private vehicles.
Ensure continuous transport of goods and manufacturing materials/ingredients. Local governments must annul all travel restriction or prohibition measures that are against Directive No. 16/CT-TTg.
Besides, the Prime Minister of also requests heads of regulatory bodies, units, organizations and enterprises to facilitate working from home in a manner that suits their respective situations and prevents stagnation, especially tasks that must be done before deadlines or within a prescriptive period according to regulations of laws, and public services for people and enterprises.
Relevant local governments and ministries shall proactively modify measures for COVID-19 prevention and control in accordance with the contents of Official Dispatch No. 2601/VPCP-KGVX; cooperate in resolving arising problems within their respective competences; strictly handle violations.
Nguyen Trinh
