Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers a speech at the teleconference with the five centrally-run cities on March 29, 2020. (Photo: VGP) |
Mr. Phuc made the statement during a Sunday teleconference with Hanoi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Can Tho, and Da Nang, adding that Vietnam is at a critical point in the battle.
He underlined the importance of preparing all personnel and materials to deal with the pandemic outbreak on a large scale, strictly controlling movement from infected areas to other areas, and getting ready to support any place that becomes overwhelmed.