Temporarily close secondary border gate in Nghe An to prevent Covid-19
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, the authorities at the Laos-Vietnam border area, opposite Thong Thu Border Guard Station, have temporarily closed the secondary border gate to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic.
According to the plan from February 15 to February 20, the Lao authorities in Sam To district, Hua Phan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic have decided to temporarily close the Thong Thu border gate to prevent Covid-19. Those who have previously gone to Laos from Vietnam are still allowed to return to Vietnam according to regulations.
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| Thong Thu border gate temporarily closed. Photo: Hai Thuong |
Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Van Huy - Political Commissar of Thong Thu Border Post said: Along with implementing the announcement from Laos about the temporary closure of the secondary border gate, the unit has increased forces and vehicles to stay close to the area, stepping up propaganda for officers, soldiers and people in the border area to be aware of the level of danger and how to prevent the epidemic.
At the same time, strengthen inspection and control of trails, organize prevention of illegal border crossings and entry to prevent Covid-19 in the area./.
