In his remarks, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said the Government and the entire political system have devoted workforce, time and wisdom to the fight against the disease, which has brought initial results.

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Apart from declaring a nationwide epidemic, a range of essential measures have been employed across the country to combat the disease, he added.

The leader said the Government has spent time discussing the social welfare package in order to soon provide the assistance for those in difficult circumstances, stressing that after the package, the Government will focus on removing difficulties in production and businesses and accelerating the disbursement of public investment.

Through different measures and resources, the State must seek ways to support vulnerable groups, he emphasised.

In that spirit, the PM asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment and concerned ministries and agencies to submit relevant reports to the National Assembly Standing Committee on April 6.

Of the seven groups subject to the package, six will benefit from the State budget while the remaining group - businesses - will be allowed to access bank loans with a zero percent interest rate to support their workers, according to the PM.

The first priority should be given to the poor, near-poor, national contributors and those with deeply-decreased income due to Covid-19, he said.

Savings from reductions in regular spending, conferences, overseas trips and festivals, increases in 2019 income and other resources would fund the package, the leader suggested.

Stressing the responsibility of local authorities and businesses in materialising the package, PM Phuc said it is necessary to ensure democracy, publicity and transparency in the work.

Vietnamese communities abroad join hands in Covid-19 fight

Vietnamese communities abroad have actively joined hands in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in the homeland by contributing financial assistance, and medical supplies and equipment, according to Vice Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs Luong Thanh Nghi.

Many donors support Bac Giang province in Covid-19 prevention and control

(BGO) – The Fatherland Front Committee in Bac Giang province on April 1 received the expenses donated by the organizations, individual and enterprises for the Covid-19 combat.

Vietnam to achieve highest growth in region despite Covid-19

Vietnam’s economic growth rate is expected to slow sharply to 4.8 percent this year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, said a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released on April 3.

Joint efforts needed to win fight against Covid-19

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong calls on all Vietnamese people nationwide and abroad to stay united and resolutely, effectively implement party and state policies and guidance to win the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.

Bac Giang expands screening tests to detect Covid-19 infections

(BGO) - The provincial People’s Committee of Bac Giang province held an online conference with 10 districts and city on April 1 to review the fight against Covid-19 and layout urgent measures for coming days. Le Anh Duong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Deputy Head of the provincial Steering Committee for Covid-19 prevention and control (the Steering Committee) chaired the conference. 

Source: VNA