Determine exactly disadvantaged people to support

Tuesday - 05/05/2020 01:59

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On the afternoon of April 16, 2020, the Steering Committee for the prevention of respiratory diseases caused by new strains of Corona virus held a meeting to listen to reports on the implementation of Directive 09/CT-UBND dated March 31, 2020 of the Provincial People's Committee on the implementation of urgent measures to prevent and control Covid-19 and measures to support people in difficulties due to the covid-19 pandemic under Resolution 42/NQ-CP of April 9, 2020 of the Government. Attending were the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hoa Hiep - Deputy Steering Committee and leaders of departments and branches in the province - Member of the Steering Committee.

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Vice Chairman Nguyen Hoa Hiep chaired the meeting

Over the past 15 days from 00h on 01/4/2020, the province has well implemented measures of social spacing, no new cases of Covid-190 have occurred, all suspected cases have had negative results and are focusing on treating 01 case of Covid-19 at Dong Nai Lung Hospital. The Department of Health is focusing on buying more necessary equipment for examination and treatment in case of bad situations. Because the disease could be prolonged, the Department of Health leaders suggested that soon opening some services such as eating and drinking, barbershop to serve the demand but still ensure the requirements: not to gather in large numbers, takeaway selling only, wear face-mask throughout the service. Entertainment venues should not be operating soon. According to the Department of Planning and Investment, the need to support those in need due to the Covid-19 epidemic is huge with a total estimated budget of more than 917 billion dong, of which more than VND 122 billion will be borrowed from the Provincial Social Policy Bank.

At the meeting, Vice Chairman Nguyen Hoa Hiep highly appreciated the spirit of the people, departments, sectors and unions over the past time, having well implemented the Government's Directive in disease prevention and control; however, it is necessary to maintain the social distancing until April 22, 2020 to avoid the disease spreading to the community, seriously implement the regulations to achieve the current results, avoiding unfortunate situations. Social security still faces many difficulties due to prolonged unemployment, which causes social evils, so Social Insurance needs to focus on addressing unemployment insurance requirements, avoid gathering in large numbers, ensure hygiene and safety at the office. The Management Board of Industrial Zones cooperates with the Department of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs to classify and get accurate data of workers facing difficulties to coordinate to help and solve problems; Increasing funding sources to timely support disadvantaged people in society, avoiding omissions or not the right subjects.

By Thu Hang