RESEARCH TO ORGANIZE THE FOURTH COVID-19 VACCINATION
The Resolution No. 25/NQ-CP on the Government's regular meeting in February 2022 is issued on March 07, 2022 by the Government.
Accordingly, the meeting raises the following issues: The socio-economic situation in February and the first two months of 2022; the implementation progress of the Government's Resolution No. 01/NQ-CP and the socio-economic recovery and development program; COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control program (2022 - 2023); Preparation for the 31st SEA Games; Feasibility Study Report of the Ring Road No. 4 Project in Hanoi Capital and the Ring Road No. 3 Project in Ho Chi Minh City.
Specifically, the socio-economic situation in February and the first two months of the year continued to change positively, with many bright spots; the COVID-19 pandemic was basically put under control nationwide. As a result, despite the recent rapid spike of COVID-19 infections, the rate of morbidity and mortality decreased sharply; the macro-economic conditions were relatively stable, inflation was properly controlled, major balances were secured, etc.
The Government assigns the Ministry of Health to expeditiously receive vaccines and direct vaccination for children from 5 to under 12 years old; focus on researching and advising on the fourth COVID-19 vaccination; review and re-evaluate the criteria on pandemic risk levels, regulations on management of people infected with SARS-CoV-2, people in close contact with infected ones for prompt adjustments in alignment with practicality.
Besides, to promote the issuance of circulation permits and instructions on the use of COVID-19 treatment drugs and supplements in the direction of simplifying administrative procedures, ensuring proactive treatment drugs sourcing; promptly remove obstacles and inadequacies in regulations on procedures for prescribing and selling COVID-19 treatment drugs to facilitate people's access to medicines, etc.
