Nghe An allows the organization of some rituals and religious and belief activities; temporarily suspends major ceremonies.

On April 24, the People's Committee of Nghe An province issued Official Dispatch No. 2518/UBND-VX on the implementation of measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic to the Chairmen of the People's Committees of districts, cities and towns; Heads of Departments, branches, sectors and units in the province.

The content of the dispatch clearly states that, based on Notice No. 164/TB-VPCP dated April 23, 2020 of the Government Office on the implementation of the conclusion of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc at the Government Standing Committee meeting on Covid-19 prevention and control; Based on the developments of the epidemic situation in Nghe An province, while ensuring that social activities gradually return to normal and adapt to the new stage, the Provincial People's Committee allows the organization ofsome rituals, religious activities, beliefsbut it is required to fully implement epidemic prevention and control measures according to the instructions of the health sector, it is mandatory to wear masks, keep a minimum distance of 2m, fully arrange antiseptic and disinfectant solutions, and disinfect religious facilities before and after performing rituals;Suspend large ceremonies and mass gatherings.

The Provincial People's Committee allows the organization of some religious and belief ceremonies and activities but requires strict implementation of epidemic prevention and control measures. Illustrative photo.

Require dignitaries who are representatives of religious establishments to seriously implement and take responsibility for the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic.

The Provincial People's Committee assigned the Director of the Department of Health to direct medical facilities to inspect and guide religious establishments to implement; the Director of the Provincial Police, Chairmen of the People's Committees of districts, cities and towns to direct the strengthening of security and order, ensuring safety for people, and strictly handling organizations and individuals who violate.

Requesting Heads of relevant Departments, branches, sectors and units; Chairmen of People's Committees of districts, cities and towns to strictly implement the above contents.