Nghe An directs propaganda on 'dual tasks' in the new normal state

Accordingly,Propaganda DepartmentSuggesting localities and units focus on implementing well the key contents:

The first,Propagating and thoroughly grasping the consistent and pervasive ideology and viewpoints of the Party and State: "Fighting the epidemic like fighting the enemy", "Resolutely implementing the dual goal of effectively preventing and fighting the epidemic while simultaneously developing the economy, caring for people's lives and protecting their health"; affirmingachievements of the province and the country in various fields in recent times in a difficult context, the whole world was seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; kaffirming that the epidemic prevention and control work of the province and the country is on the right track and has achieved some very important initial results.

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Monday,Continue to effectively implement the Central and provincial directives and guidelines on COVID-19 prevention and control, especially Directive No. 07-CT/TU, dated August 7, 2021 of the Provincial Party Committee Standing Committee on strengthening leadership and direction on COVID-19 prevention and control in the province in the new situation; Plan No. 22-KH/BTGTU, dated August 23, 2021 of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department on strengthening information and propaganda work on COVID-19 prevention and control and the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in Nghe An province; Official Dispatch No. 574-CV/BTGTU, dated September 13, 2021 of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department on urging propaganda on COVID-19 prevention and control in the new period... Focus on propaganda, emphasizing creating unity in awareness: Absolute epidemic control is very difficult; “Epidemic prevention is still the main, fundamental, strategic, and long-term task; absolutely do not be negligent, subjective, or lose vigilance”; all levels, sectors, enterprises, organizations, agencies, and units need to proactively develop appropriate, effective, and adaptive anti-epidemic plans and scenarios, with the spirit of “protecting people's health and lives is above all and first”; “In any circumstance, do not sacrifice progress, social justice, culture, and the environment to pursue simple economic growth, because the ultimate goal is people's health, lives, happiness, and prosperity...”; epidemic prevention and control work must be “from a distance, from early on, from the grassroots level”, people are the center of service, the subject of epidemic prevention and control; communes, wards, and towns are truly “fortresses”, and people are truly “soldiers” in epidemic prevention and control.

Tuesday,Propagate and promptly reflect the direction and administration of the Central Government, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee and Party committees and authorities at all levels; at the same time, propagate and update new policies of the State, the participation of the entire political system, the business community and the entire people in removing difficulties, solving social security and safety issues, ensuring people's lives and health, and developing the country's socio-economy after the negative impacts of the pandemic.

Wednesday,Continuing to propagate Directives 15, 16, 19 of the Prime Minister on implementing social distancing and epidemic prevention and control measures suitable for each region, each locality, and population characteristics, it is necessary to focus on the following key and central contents:

For the “green zone” - the new normal zone:Regularly propagate, mobilize, and advise party committees, authorities, and people not to be negligent, subjective, or lose vigilance about the risk of epidemics, and strictly comply with epidemic prevention and control measures; regularly and closely monitor activities of going to, coming from, and residing in "green zones"; determined to maintain "green zones", not to "change color". At the same time, propagate and resolutely implement solutions to promote socio-economic development; encourage and motivate cadres, party members, and people of all walks of life to promote patriotism and the spirit of great national solidarity; each agency, unit, organization, and individual strives to compete to work with the highest productivity and efficiency, contributing to socio-economic development, creating practical and effective support resources for "red zones", "yellow zones" or "orange zones".

For “yellow zone” or “orange zone” - risk and high risk zones:Disseminate epidemic prevention and control measures appropriate to the risk level in these areas; regularly warn of the risk of "redness"; thoroughly ensure that there is no extreme "yellowness" or "orangeness" and no haste in "greenness"; absolutely adhere to the principle of "people in each area, stay in that area" to isolate, handle and thoroughly suppress the epidemic. Encourage people to trust and agree with the epidemic prevention and control measures of the Party and State; promote the role, responsibility and determination of Party committees, authorities, organizations and each person so that "yellow areas" and "orange areas" can quickly be "greened". Step up propaganda and mobilize cadres, party members and people to make efforts to overcome difficulties and challenges, take advantage of all safe conditions to adapt, maintain labor, production and business for socio-economic development while still strictly ensuring epidemic prevention and control measures.

For “red zones” - very high risk areas:Thoroughly implement regulations on social distancing between individuals and between families; remind and encourage people to stay at home, absolutely do not go out when not really necessary and must have permission from the authorities; continue to inform and warn about negative risks and epidemic prevention and control measures in the area. Focus on propaganda with the goal of keeping people safe and for the people; promote the role and responsibility of Party committees, authorities, organizations and people in implementing the goal of narrowing the "red zone" with the motto: Each person is truly a "soldier", each family, each commune and ward is truly a "fortress" in epidemic prevention and control. Promote the spread and sharing of optimism, love, care, and together overcome difficulties and epidemics. Actively detect, propose and recommend solutions to support and help vulnerable groups, disadvantaged families, and those who have suffered many losses due to the impact of the epidemic.

Thursday,Strengthen the dissemination of the Ministry of Health's instructions and scientific knowledge on COVID-19 prevention and control, especially the necessary skills and awareness and responsibility for themselves, the community and society so that people can prevent themselves; encourage people to be proactive, positive and self-conscious in implementing disease prevention measures. Propaganda and explanation“Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is an individual's right and a responsibility to the community"; "The best vaccine is the one that is vaccinated first"; implementing COVID-19 vaccination coverage for the entire population is the goal and measure to quickly repel and limit the spread of the pandemic.

Continue to propagate and warn about the current danger level and transmission mechanism of COVID-19. Focus on information and reflection on the treatment of infected and quarantined people; criticize subjective thinking, lack of vigilance, and intentional violation of anti-epidemic regulations by a segment of the population.

Promote good and effective experiences in epidemic prevention and control of localities across the country for application and replication. At the same time, promote and reflect appropriate and responsible policies and contributions from all walks of life, especially intellectuals, scientists, businessmen, etc., contributing to further perfecting solutions to both effectively fight the epidemic and develop the economy and society.

Friday,Promote and encourage the spirit of initiative, responsibility, and dedication of Party committees, authorities, organizations, agencies, and functional units, especially the medical force, army, police, and grassroots cadres at the frontline of the fight against the epidemic; commend examples of "good people", "good deeds", humane and noble behaviors and gestures in society.

Propagating and spreading optimistic signals and bright spots in organizing and restoring the economy, taking care of the material and spiritual lives of the people, especially in areas heavily affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. Promoting the spirit of self-reliance, self-improvement, mutual support, and solving difficulties; overcoming the mentality of waiting or relying on the help of the State and local authorities; promptly detecting and replicating models of overcoming difficulties of localities, businesses, organizations, good, creative and effective ways of doing things. Strengthening propaganda and spreading images of humanity, mutual love, solidarity and sharing of the whole society in the context of the whole country fighting the epidemic; encouraging spiritual strength, strengthening the confidence of the people, medical staff and frontline forces in epidemic prevention and control.

Encourage and motivate businesses, especially foreign-invested enterprises, to maintain confidence in Vietnam's internal strength, development potential, production recovery ability, and goods supply chain assurance; continue to accompany the Vietnamese Government and local authorities where businesses invest to overcome difficult times, actively promote production and business to safely adapt to the epidemic.

Saturday,Step up propaganda and introduction of the homeland, country and people of Nghe An in particular, and Vietnam in general; deeply demonstrate the good, humane nature, all for the people of the State and the regime; demonstrate patriotism, the strength of great national unity; compassion, self-reliance, determination to repel the pandemic, restore and develop the socio-economy; at the same time, express our appreciation for the cooperation and active support of international friends in the work of preventing and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in our country.

Eighth,Proactively combat and promptly refute fake news and toxic news that negatively affect the fight against the epidemic and socio-economic development; strongly condemn acts of taking advantage of the epidemic for personal gain, such as: speculation, "inflating" prices of goods; counterfeiting travel documents and vaccination certificates; violating regulations on social distancing; concealing information about cases showing signs of infection, etc.