They will also talk about the impact of this disease on the regional economy, according to Chairman of the APEC Economic Committee Dinh Quoc Vinh.

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Senior health officials will also convene a meeting to deliberate the countermeasures, Vinh added.

He told the press on February 19 that he hoped participants could seek measures and cooperation orientations to fight the disease.

Founded in 1989, APEC includes 21 economies, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the US and Vietnam.

Bac Giang adds more equipment, strictly monitors people returning from Covid-19 affected areas

(BGO) – The Vice Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee (PPC) Le Anh Duong cum Vice Head of the provincial Steering Committee's Standing Board for prevention and control the acute respiratory disease on February 18 paid an inspection at Luc Ngan district.

Bac Giang’s Disease Control Center to test Covid-19 since February 21

(BGO) – Bac Giang is one of 9 provinces and cities instructed by the Ministry of Health to review, reinforce the facilities, equipment, man power, biosafety level II at the testing laboratory in the provincial Disease Control Center (Center) to conduct Covid-19 test.

Wash your hands properly to prevent Covid-19

Frequently washing hands with soap, observing good personal hygiene, cleaning belongings and using face masks properly lower the chance of Covid-19 infection.

Two COVID-19 patients in Vinh Phuc discharged from hospital

Two patients with COVID-19 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc were discharged from hospital on February 18 afternoon.

Bac Giang accompanies enterprises to overcome difficulties amid Covid-19 outbreak

(BGO)- Outbreak of the acute respiratory disease caused by novel corona virus (Covid-19) has dramatically affected operation of many enterprises in the northern province of Bac Giang especially those import materials from China. Facing this situation, the provincial competent agencies have been accompanying with the enterprises to gradually overcome difficulties while supporting the production and business.

Source: VNA