Staying vigilant against Covid-19 pandemic
VGP - Ha Noi must remain on high alert against the Covid-19 pandemic and give priority to vaccination against the disease, according Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Chu Xuan Dung.
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This is part of a document signed by the Vice Chairman after a recent online meeting with districts across the city on Covid-19 prevention and other human diseases.
Ha Noi has basically put the pandemic under control. However, in recent days, the Covid-19 disease and the dengue fever have seen complicated evolution, with an increasing number of cases, the municipal government said.
At the meeting, Vice President Chu Xuan Dung called for localities to work to prevent outbreaks of two diseases from flaring up at the same time.
"All levels, branches, and localities must keep identifying this as an important task. It is necessary to focus on improving administrative responsibilities and discipline, especially the leaders' responsibility. Besides, priority should be given to vaccination against Covid-19," Dung said.
Priority to COVID-19 vaccination
The localities are required to compile data and suggest specific solutions to get people vaccinated according to the city's plan.
In addition, immunization for children from 6 months to under 5 years old must be well prepared in accordance with the guidance of the Ministry of Health.
The vice chairman also urged the Department of Education and Training, People's Committees of districts to keep encouraging parents to let their children be vaccinated against Covid-19.
"The Ha Noi Department of Health must ensure an adequate supply of vaccines in the fastest and safest way," Mr. Dung said.
The city must ensure enough hospital beds, drugs, and supplies to reduce the number of serious patients and fatalities./.
