Ministry of Health urgent telegram: Provinces and cities continue to strictly implement regulations on Covid-19 epidemic prevention

The Ministry of Health said that currently our country has recorded a number of Covid-19 cases in the community in a number of provinces and cities and there is a risk of spreading to other localities across the country.

However, in recent days, many provinces and cities have still allowed crowds to gather in public areas (such as beaches, entertainment areas, tourist areas, etc.) without strictly implementing measures to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic (5K measures) according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health.

The Ministry of Health recommends that localities continue to promote communication to implement the 5K message (mask, distance, no gathering, disinfection, medical declaration) according to the Ministry of Health's instructions on Covid-19 epidemic prevention.

Implementing the Prime Minister's direction, to continue to strictly implement epidemic prevention and control measuresCovid - 19, not to let the epidemic spread widely in the community; The Ministry of Health (Standing Agency of the National Steering Committee) requested the People's Committees of provinces and cities to direct the implementation of the following contents: Do not organize unnecessary mass gatherings (festivals, walking streets, night markets, etc.); in case of organization, it is necessary to ensure safety in disease prevention and control; strictly implement preventive measures according to regulations, especially wearing masks when going out and in public places.

Consider directing the suspension of some non-essential services (bars, karaoke, dance clubs, games...) that pose a high risk of spreading Covid-19.

Continue to promote communication to implement the 5K message (mask, distance, no gathering, disinfection, medical declaration) according to the Ministry of Health's instructions on Covid-19 epidemic prevention.

Strengthen inspection and supervision of mask wearing and social distancing in public places to prevent Covid-19; strictly punish violations according to regulations.

The Ministry of Health (Standing Agency of the National Steering Committee) requests the People's Committees of provinces and cities to urgently direct the organization and implementation.