The above content is highlighted in the Prime Minister’s Directive No. 05 / CT-TTg of January 28 on the prevention and control of acute respiratory infections caused by new strains of corona virus (nCoV).

The disease caused by nCoV is complicated in China. To date, the disease has spread to 30/31 provinces and cities of China with 4,474 cases of nCoV epidemic infection as of the afternoon of January 28. This disease has spread to 18 countries and territories.

In Vietnam, there were nearly 70 cases showing signs of fever, pneumonia or epidemic areas, of which 28 were negative for nCoV virus, the rest were awaiting test results and were Isolate to track.

The Prime Minister emphasized that this is a new and dangerous epidemic, capable of spreading rapidly, without specific vaccines and medicines. The World Health Organization has issued epidemic warnings at very high levels in China, high levels in the region and globally.

In order to take the initiative in preventing and fighting against epidemics, the Prime Minister instructs the ministries, branches and localities not to be subjective, to prevent the spread of epidemics, to treat the epidemic prevention and control as "fighting against the enemy".

All levels, sectors, organizations and individuals strictly implement the Law on exit and entry of Vietnamese citizens, the Law on Examination and Treatment, the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases. Prohibition of importing wildlife into Vietnam. The entire political system must be mobilized to prevent and control epidemics in order to protect the health and life of the people, minimize the deaths caused by this epidemic.

For the Ministry of Health, the Prime Minister requested to be responsible for setting up scenarios to respond to each epidemic situation before January 30, 2020; ensure the number of drugs and equipment in service of epidemic prevention and control. Be prepared to respond to epidemic situations; guide and direct the process and treatment regimens, minimize the mortality; Coordinate with the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and local health units to organize isolation and management of workers and workers when detecting cases of suspected or suspected cases ...

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is responsible for closely monitoring the nCoV epidemic situation, directing tour companies to cancel tours and tour packages, and not organize tourist delegations to provinces and cities. Streets are epidemic, there are people who are infected and do not welcome tourists from the epidemic areas to Vietnam; Manage and closely monitor the schedule, health situation and recommendations to restrict the movement of Chinese tourists currently in Vietnam ...

The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Public Security to coordinate with the health sector to strictly supervise and control epidemics right at the border gates; To verify and strictly handle cases of spreading false information about the epidemic situation, causing confusion in the community.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall coordinate with the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs in determining the number of Vietnamese people in the epidemic area in order to protect Vietnamese citizens when necessary.

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs directs the concerned units to closely monitor the health situation of laborers who come and work from epidemic areas in China; Not to organize the sending of Vietnamese laborers to epidemic areas.

The Ministry of Information and Communications shall coordinate with the Ministry of Health and People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities in propagating and disseminating epidemic prevention and control.

The Ministry of Education and Training is responsible for informing students studying abroad to take initiative in avoiding epidemic areas in China and applying self-preventive measures. ..

Presidents of People’s Committees of provinces and centrally run cities shall direct their departments, branches and localities to drastically read and respond to epidemic prevention and fight with the lowest limit of death; Ensuring adequate supply of means, supplies, drugs, equipment and funding for epidemic prevention and control activities; Responsible to the Prime Minister for the prevention and control of epidemics in the area ...

The Ministry of Health shall as‌sume the prime responsibility and coordinate with the Government Office in submitting to the Prime Minister for decision the establishment of a National Steering Committee for nCoV disease prevention and control, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam; responsible for checking and urging the implementation of this Directive, daily reporting to the Prime Minister the results of the prevention and control of nCoV epidemics.