Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed that the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic has entered a new phase and emphasized that "Vietnam has enough capacity, resources, spirit and experience to control the epidemic".
Government Standing Committee meeting on Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control on the afternoon of March 9
Accordingly, the Prime Minister agreed to temporarily suspend unilateral visa exemption for 8 European countries including Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, UK, Germany, France and Spain; at the same time, limit meetings and large gatherings... if not necessary. The Prime Minister also agreed to the proposal of the Steering Committee of ministries, branches and localities to temporarily not send officials to study or work abroad except in special cases with the Prime Minister's permission.
Hanoi announced its first case of COVID-19 infection on the evening of March 6.
The Prime Minister requested the Steering Committee, the Ministry of Health, ministries, branches, localities, hospitals, medical centers, organizations, businesses, and each household to develop or update existing plans and scenarios to always be ready for action.
