Nghe An: Highlights of September 27th

*SSeptember 27th,The Standing Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee held its regular meeting.In September, we will listen to and comment on the socio-economic situation, national defense, security, and foreign affairs during the first nine months of the year; and discuss tasks and solutions for the last three months of the year.

The meeting took place at a time when Nghe An province had just experienced a period of strong impact from the Covid-19 pandemic due to a resurgence in the third quarter. Currently, with many solutions implemented, the epidemic situation in the province has been basically controlled, and all 21/21 districts, cities, and towns have transitioned to a new normal state.

Against this backdrop, Nghe An achieved a fairly good growth rate in the first and second quarters. However, the growth slowed down in the third quarter, but overall, the estimated growth rate of the province's gross regional product (GRDP) for the first nine months of the year still reached 6.03%. This is a very commendable result, reflecting the great efforts of this province, which has the largest land area in the country.

Overview of the September regular meeting of the Standing Committee of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee. Photo: Thanh Duy

*MDespite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Nghe An's investment attraction results in the first nine months of the year showed many positive aspects. Compared to the same period in 2020, the number of investment projects in Nghe An increased by 30.5%, and the total investment increased 4.97 times.

In the first nine months of 2021, Nghe An province saw the establishment of 1,321 new businesses, representing 99.16% compared to the same period last year, with a total registered capital of over 13,523 billion VND; 597 businesses also resumed operations, an increase of 138 businesses compared to the same period in 2020.

*TDuring the afternoon session, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee approved the "Development Plan".Expand the area of ​​fruit trees."Linked to the processing industry and product consumption in the period 2021 - 2030." According to the plan, Nghe An strives to have 50,000 hectares of fruit trees by 2030, with export turnover of fruit reaching approximately 80 - 100 million USD by 2030.

Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council - delivered a speech at the session. Photo: Thanh Duy

*TPrior to that, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee unanimously agreed on the principle of issuing a Resolution of the Provincial People's Council in conjunction with 3 key policies,Special policies for Thai Hoa townRegarding increasing the land use fee collection rate, cement subsidies, and funding for municipal infrastructure projects.

*VRegarding the flooding situation in Quynh Luu district, on the morning of September 27th, in Cau Giat town, Quynh Luu district, the water had basically receded, and traffic on National Highway 1A was flowing normally. However, flooding still persists in Quynh Luu district.Nearly 3,000 households were flooded.This is considered a historic flood in the area, the worst in nearly 40 years.

Some residential areas in Cau Giat town are still flooded. Photo: Quang An

*XQuynh Hong commune is a deeply flooded area in Quynh Luu district (Nghe An province), where hundreds of houses are still submerged. Local authorities are working through the midday heat to address the situation.food and water reliefto reach the people.

According to Mr. Nguyen Sy Thanh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quynh Hong commune, as of this morning, September 27th, 650 households in the commune are still flooded with water levels ranging from 30cm to 1.5m. The floodwaters are rising, and residents' reserves of clean water are depleted; the piped water system is unusable. Therefore, Quynh Hong commune has directed its youth union members, militia, and other forces to work through lunchtime to provide clean water to the residents.

Quynh Hong commune directed its youth union members, militia, and other forces to work through lunchtime providing clean water to residents. Photo: Quang An

*TIn response to the complex situation caused by flooding in Quynh Luu district, a delegation from the Provincial Military Command, led by Colonel Ngo Quoc Hai - Deputy Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command, conducted an inspection of the work.helping people overcome the consequences.due to heavy rain and flooding in Quynh Luu district.

Colonel Ngo Quoc Hai, Deputy Political Commissar of the Provincial Military Command, presents essential supplies to families severely affected by flooding and facing difficult circumstances. Photo: Trong Kien

*TThroughout the day, public opinion in Nghe An continued to closely follow the latest developments of the Covid-19 pandemic. On the morning of September 27th, the Nghe An Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported: In the 12 hours from 6:00 PM on September 26th to 6:00 AM on September 27th, Nghe An...One community case was recorded.A new Covid-19 case has been confirmed in Vinh City. The patient is a 104-year-old woman residing in Ben Thuy ward. She is a close contact (F1) and the great-grandmother of a previously announced patient, BVM.

Later that afternoon,Nghe An province recorded no new infections.

Taking a Covid-19 test sample. Photo: Tien Hung

*THowever, in the morning, Ben Thuy ward proceeded with the following:Gia Thinh Phat apartment building is under lockdown.in the area, due to a suspected case of Covid-19 infection appearing on the evening of July 26th.

Gia Thinh Phat apartment building in Ben Thuy ward was sealed off on the night of September 26th. Photo: Quang An

*DSpecifically, on the afternoon of September 27th, the Nghe An Department of Health issued Urgent Notice No. 78 regarding locations related to COVID-19 patients. The provincial Department of Health announced seven locations linked to COVID-19 patients.Track down those involved.

*TMeanwhile, according to information from Mr. Nguyen Van Long - Director of Vinh City Medical Center, on the afternoon of September 27th, Mr. Long signed a decision.temporarily suspended from workRegarding Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Van - Acting Head of the Cua Nam Ward Health Station, she has been suspended from work for 7 days (from September 28th to October 5th) to clarify her responsibilities in the Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control work.

Taking samples for testing in Nghe An. Photo: TH

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