German institute lauds Vietnam’s prompt actions in tackling COVID-19
German political institute Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) has posted an article praising Vietnam’s efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the key to success lays in the prompt action and resolve of the Government, relevant agencies, and the Vietnamese people.
Berlin (VNA) - German political institute Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) has posted anarticle praising Vietnam’s efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, sayingthe key to success lays in the prompt action and resolve of the Government, relevantagencies, and the Vietnamese people.
Peter Girke, Chief Representativeof KAS in Vietnam, said the rate of COVID-19 infection in the country has remainedquite low since the first local case was confirmed in late January.
He noted that the number ofCOVID-19 cases in Vietnam and Germany on February 17 was the same, at 16. Four weekslater, however, it was 61 in Vietnam and 7,272 in Germany. As of March 30, Vietnamhad only 194 cases, while Germany had 66,885.
The National Steering Committeefor COVID-19 Prevention and Control has also taken actions since the early stagesof the crisis, he said, adding that the Vietnamese people have been aware of thebattle since early February.
Vietnam closed its schoolswithin the first few days, initially in major cities and then nationwide. Universitieswere shuttered soon after, and events of all types were suspended or cancelled.
He commended other measurestaken by Vietnam in combating COVID-19, such as tightening border control, mobilisingthe army, suspending visa waivers for tourists from many European countries, quarantiningpassengers entering Vietnam for 14 days, restricting gatherings of more than 10 people, and closing restaurants and entertainment venues.
Vietnam has yet to imposea widespread curfew, Girke noted.
He also highlighted thedegree of public support for the Government’s measures and the effective communicationsseen throughout the country.
He suggested Vietnam continuewith measures introduced, saying they will help the country contain the epidemicuntil specific treatment drugs and vaccines are produced./.
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