The 100,000 antibacterial cloth masks and 50,000 surgical facemasks produced by Vietnam’s companies meet standards of the Ministry of Health and CE marking by the EU.

Nguyen Duc Chung (central right), head of Hanoi's People's Committee, hands over the gift to the US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink on Monday.

“Though small, the gift expresses the support of Hanoi’s people and authorities towards New York City amid this challenging time,” said Nguyen Duc Chung, head of the People’s Committee.

In response, the US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink showed gratitude towards Hanoi.

The ambassador applauded Vietnam’s efforts in disclosing information and containing the disease.

On the same day, 25,000 facemasks were sent to the Vietnamese community in South Korea from Vietnam's Embassy in Seoul.

These facemasks will be distributed to Vietnamese students and citizens living in South Korea.

Bac Giang exports 5 million antibacterial face masks to Japan

(BGO) – BGG Bac  Giang Garment Corporation Joint Stock Company (BGG Garment) (Bac Giang city, Bac Giang province) has exported 5 million antibacterial face masks which are waterproof and have three layer to Japanese market. Now, BGG Garment is producing 3 million pieces more to meet the placed order from Japan and striving to complete before April 30. 

NA Delegation in Bac Giang province presents 5,000 face masks to Viet Yen district

(BGO) – On behalf of the National Assembly (NA) Delegation in Bac Giang province, Vice Head of the delegation Tran Van Lam visited the People’s Committee in Viet Yen district to hand over 5,000 face masks to the district Steering Board for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.  

Hanoians to receive one million free face masks

From now to the end of March, residents in Hanoi will be offered five free face masks each in public areas, shops and supermarkets in the city.

Face masks required for all in public places

As from March 16, 2020, Việt Nam requires all Vietnamese citizens as well as foreign citizens in Việt Nam to wear face masks in public places where there are many people, such as supermarkets, airports, bus terminals or public transport.

Vietnam able to meet demand for face masks

Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh has affirmed that Vietnam, as a leading garment exporter, is able to meet demand for face masks of people in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.

Source: VNS