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| Da Nang Party Committee Secretary Nguyen Van Quang (first, left) and municipal People's Committee Chairman Le Trung Chinh met with members of the municipal COVID-19 Monitoring Committee on Monday afternoon to discuss a further phased lockdown relaxation. Photo: LE HUNG |
Secretary Quang stated that Da Nang has marked 2 days without community transmission of COVID-19, following the news that there are no new cases outside locked down areas and mananged isolation. The municipal administration will look at the result of the seventh round of mass testing which will be rolled out across the city today, September 14 to make adjustments to current measures.
Mr Quang said that the Da Nang government had conducted a thorough discussion about planned easements but it will look at latest advice from members of the municipal COVID-19 Monitoring Committee and relevant agencies before introducing further restrictions.
He highlighted need to educate the public aiming for full compliance with the recommended preventative measures after the relaxed restrictions come effect.
Municipal People's Committee Chairman Le Trung Chinh remarked that planned easements set to go ahead from September 15, marking a milestone as the city moves into a new phase of pandemic life.
The city government leader called on officials and every one across Da Nang to keep following the current direction and recommendations from the municipal administration.
Mr Chinh urged relevant agencies to take all necessary measures to provide timely help for individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in efforts to assist them though this difficult time.
He also asked the taskforce to tighten controls at entry points, and make rapid antigen testing mandatory for all drivers of vehicles entering the city.
(Source: https://baodanang.vn/english/)
