The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) of Hanoi on February 9 received donations from local businesses as part of contributions aimed at helping with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention and control efforts in the capital.

The donations include VND1 billion from Sun Group, VND1 billion from Him Lam Land Corporation, and VND750 million from Geleximco Group.

During the ceremony the Hanoi VFF chapter also announced cash deliveries to on-duty workers and needy people in concentrated isolation areas.

Nguyen Lan Huong, chairwoman of the Hanoi VFF chapter, showed sincere thanks to doctors and nurses who are on the front line to fight COVID-19, as well as businesses, soldiers, police officers, and people who have come together in an effort to curb the spread of the pandemic.