Below is the notable content stipulated in Directive 19/CT-TTg on a new stage of prevention and control of Covid-19 issued by the Prime Minister of Vietnam on April 24, 2020.
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Directive 19/CT-TTg: To suspend operation of non-essential service establishments in Vietnam (Internet image)
In order to ensure effective implementation of epidemic prevention and control while reopening the economy to ensure social security and stability, the Prime Minister (PM) hereby requests that the ministries, relevant agencies, the People’s Committees of provinces shall preside over implementation of the following measures:
- Washing hands with soap or sanitizer; wearing facemasks outside; maintenance of safety distance from other people; ban crowds in public places, outside offices, schools and hospitals;
- Suspend festivals, religious rituals, sports events, events that crowded events in public places and stadiums, and major events that are not necessary at the moment.
- Suspend operation of non-essential service establishments (amusement centers, beauty salons, karaoke bars, massage parlor, dance clubs, etc.) and other service establishments under decisions or directives of Presidents of the People’s Committees of provinces.
- Service establishments (wholesaling, retailing, lottery, hotels, lodging, restaurants, etc.) other than the establishments mentioned in (2.c), gyms, historical remains and tourist attractions may reopen, provided epidemic prevention and control are fully implemented: provide employees with personal protective equipment (PPE); take body temperature of visitors; provide adequate supplies for washing hands and disinfecting the establishment; maintain safety distance between people.
- Inter-provincial and inner-provincial passenger transport is permitted, provided epidemic prevention and control measures established by Ministry of Transport are fully implemented, such as: the driver and passengers have to wear facemasks; passengers are enabled to wash their hand with soap or sanitizer.
- Regarding air passenger transport, other measures specific to air transport may be implemented to ensure safety for passengers, prevent transmission of the disease.
- Reduce the quantity or density of students in classrooms; schedule alternate classes, lunchtime and collective activities to avoid forming crowds; clean and disinfect classrooms; enable online learning; implement infection prevention measures to protect the students.
- Factories may maintain operation as long as workers are protected from infection.
- Heads of organizations, units and factories are responsible for preparing the plan for protection of workers; do not hold unnecessary crowded meetings or conventions; do not delay works, especially those with deadlines and public services, to serve the people and enterprises.
Local agencies of the Communist Party and local governments shall decide organization of important political, economic or social events and implement infection prevention measures such as: wearing facemasks, sanitizing hands, maintaining distance between participants; implement medical monitoring; do not hold parties.
More details can be found in Directive 19/CT-TTg, effective from April 24, 2020.
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- Key word:
- non-essential service establishments
- Vietnam
