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Deputy PMs inspect implementation of social distancing rules in HCMC

VGP – Deputy Prime Ministers Vu Duc Dam and Le Van Thanh and Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang on August 23 inspected the implementation of social distancing rules in Ho Chi Minh City, the current epicenter of Viet Nam's fourth coronavirus wave, as the city has imposed tougher restrictions in response to COVID-19 since August 23.

August 24, 2021 10:59 AM GMT+7

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam talks with local residents in District 4 who are waiting for being vaccinated against COVID-19. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam

Deputy PM Vu talks with a family of a COVID-19 patient who is being treated at home at Ton That Thuyet Street, District 4 – Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam

Vu visits a mobile medical station which is responsible for monitoring and providing treatment to COVID-19 patients quarantined at home, for conducting COVID-19 quick test and administering vaccine shots to local residents at Ward 4, District 4. Photo: VGP

The Deputy PM encourages local residents to strictly comply with social distancing rules. Photo: VGP

He inspects a medical facility where COVID-19 patients with mild or no symptoms are being treated. Photo: VGP

Vu asks local authorities to provide sufficient food for local people during social distancing period. Photo: VGP

The Deputy PM visits two intensive care units (ICU) where gathers experts from Ha Noi-based Viet Nam-Germany Hospital and Bach Mai Hospital for treatment of severe and critical-ill COVID-19 patients in Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh inspect treatment works at the field hospital No.5D located at Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam National University – Photo: VGP

Deputy PM Le inspects Dong Nai Bridge connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai Province, one of 12 gateways to the city.

He checks a food delivery station for local residents at urgent social security location in Linh Trung ward, Thu Duc City. Photo: VGP

Le meets and discusses with medical teachers and students who have been sent to help Ho Chi Minh City and other southern localities in the fight against COVID-19. Photo: VGP

By Thuy Dung