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HCM City complacent about Covid-19 precautions
  • | dtinews.vn | April 27, 2021 11:12 AM
Many people in HCM City have ignored face masks and become more relaxed about Covid-19 preventive measures.

During a meeting about Covid-19 prevention on April 26, the Chairman of HCM City People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong said that the Covid-19 outbreak had been controlled well in the city in the past 70 days. However, as the situation in some countries was still complicated and alarming, the city needed to be more on guard.

"We have to be prepared carefully for the coming Reunification Day and May Day Holiday. If we have one community case, an outbreak will spread very quickly," he warned.

The urgent meeting was held after the government asked localities to continue to be on guard and follow preventive measures. Another reason is that many people in HCM City are not wearing face masks in public places. While some are ignoring the face masks completely, several people are wearing the face masks but only around their necks.

"Cambodia's Covid-19 tally has reached nearly 10,000 and despite the effort, it's difficult to control the border," the official said. "Agencies must constantly review the implementation of preventive measures in their areas and urge individuals and firms to follow the regulations, especially at supermarkets and airports."

He went on to ask for tighter monitoring at the borders to prevent illegal crossings.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has sent an urgent official document asking HCM City authorities to manage flights carrying experts, returnees and investors into Vietnam effectively.


"Illegal crossers and accomplices must be strictly punished. People who do not wear face masks in public places will also be dealt with."

People who fail to wear face masks in public can be fined up to VND3m (USD130).

Some photos of people ignoring face masks in HCM City:

  

  

  

  


HCM City complacent about Covid-19 precautions

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