TO IMPOSE SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURE IN 16 SOUTHERN PROVINCES FROM 00:00 ON JULY 19
The Prime Minister issues the Official Dispatch No. 969/TTg-KGVX regarding the imposition of social distancing measure for pandemic prevention and control in a number of localities on July 17, 2021.
In the face of the complicated development of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the purpose of protecting and taking care of people’s health, the Prime Minister agrees to allow Can Tho City and the following provinces: Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Tien Giang, Long An, Vinh Long, Dong Thap, Ben Tre, Hau Giang, An Giang, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Ca Mau and Kien Giang to impose social distancing measure in line with the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 16/CT-TTg within 14 days.
Therefore, apart from Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong province and Dong Nai province that have been applied social distancing measure, the Prime Minister agrees to allow 16 Southern provinces as mentioned above to apply social distancing measure.
The time to start applying the social distancing measure shall be decided by Chairpersons of People’s Committees of the above-mentioned provinces and city, but not later than 0:00 on July 19, 2021.
Regarding provinces and cities that are applying the social distancing measure before the issuing date of this Official Dispatch, Chairpersons of provincial-level People's Committees shall proactively and promptly report competent authorities before deciding on continuing to implement the approved social distancing period or extending the social distancing period like the above-mentioned provinces and city.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister also requests to pay attention to ensure the source of medical supplies, equipment, and human resources, especially health staff, doctors; not let any people lack food, clothing or necessities; pay special attention to improve treatment efficiency, prioritizing resources for severe cases.
