At a meeting of the Hanoi Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on Monday, Mr Chung said the Hanoi Department of Health and relevant units have carried out prompt zoning and stamping out the outbreak as 2 cases of COVID-19 were reported. He said  "Every family is a fortress, every citizen is a soldier" in epidemic prevention and control.

Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan speaks at the online briefing of the city's Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, August 3, 2020. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Press Center)

On the same day, Secretary of Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan underlined early prevention and people’s awareness in epidemic prevention. He said three main solutions must be focused on: wearing masks, safe production and safe business and prevention of illegal entry.

Quang Nam Central General Hospital on Tuesday began receiving COVID-19 patients from quarantine facilities for treatment. Deputy Health Minister Nguyen Truong Son said the Ministry is committed to providing medical supplies and expertise to the hospital.