Fine of 5 million VND for individuals violating Directive 16 in the 'epidemic center' Chieu Luu

On July 20, leaders of Chieu Luu commune,Ky Son districtsaid that the People's Committee of the commune has just issued a decision to administratively sanction Mr. NXP for violating Directive 16 of the Prime Minister on the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Mr. NXP is a self-employed worker with a permanent address in Thach Son Commune, Anh Son District. Previously, Mr. P. drove a truck on National Highway 7 through Hong Tien Village, Chieu Luu Commune (Ky Son) and was instructed by the authorities at the Hong Tien Village checkpoint to follow the requirements for epidemic prevention.

Specifically, Mr. P. is only allowed to travel through the commune where the epidemic is occurring, and is not allowed to stop to sell goods. However, after passing the checkpoint, Mr. NXP still stops to sell goods to grocery stores along the road.

Detecting the violation, the authorities drew up a record of administrative violation and fined Mr. NXP 5 million VND.

Chieu Luu Commune People's Committee issued a fine against Mr. NXP. Photo: Tinh Duong

Previously, on July 19, 2021, the People's Committee of Ky Son district issued Decision No. 283-QD/UB on establishing a social isolation area to prevent and control Covid-19 for Chieu Luu commune according to Directive No. 16/CT-TTg dated March 31, 2020 of the Prime Minister on implementing urgent measures to prevent and control Covid-19 for the entire commune.Strategy, Ky Son district.

As of the morning of July 21, 2021, 09 cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection were recorded in La Ngan and Luu Tien villages of Chieu Luu commune. According to the investigation, tracing the travel history of F0 cases is very complicated, having contact with many people. The Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of the district requested the Party Committees and authorities of communes and towns to strengthen the work of strictly controlling the movement of residents and citizens traveling to and from the locality, especially areas with epidemics.

At the same time, do a good job of disseminating information to the people about Covid-19 prevention and control, strictly handle cases of non-compliance with epidemic prevention measures according to regulations, especially according to the 5K message.