Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam inspected COVID-19 prevention and control in Ho Chi Minh City which is currently the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in Viet Nam. 

In the southern economic hub, Vu who is head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, visited several field hospitals, lockdown areas, and supermarkets in District 12 and Tan Binh District.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (second, left) talks with leaders of the field hospital
No. located in a residential area in Tan Thoi ward, District 12. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam

The 2,500-bed hospital starts COVID-19 treatment since July 5. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam

The hospital is designed to treat COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam 

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam inspects a lockdown area in District 12.
Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam

Leaders of District 12 brief about food supply to residents during
the time of social distancing. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam 

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam inspects COVID-19 prevention and
control in thị Co.opmart supermarket in Tan Binh District. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam

Residents wait for their turns to buy essential things one day before the municipal
authorities impose stricter social distancing rules in accordance with
the Government’s Directive No. 16. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam

Residents are encouraged not to worry about essential food supply and asked
to keep safe distance when shopping in the supermarket. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam