(HBO) – Hoa Binh’s police forces have cooperated with relevant authorities to set up checkpoints on main streets to conduct screenings on people and vehicles crossing the province as part of preventive measures against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The move came following the Prime Minister’s Directives No.
15 and 16 as well as documents issued by the Minister of Public Security and
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee on enforcing a series of
stringent measures to combat the outbreak.
A medical worker checks body temperature of people passing through a
checkpoint in Lien Son commune, Luong Son district.
A total of 143 people, including policemen, military
officials, health workers and traffic inspectors, have been deployed to watch
at 11 checkpoints across different roads in the province, said Colonel Trinh
Van Cuong, Deputy Director of the provincial Police Department.
They have been tasked to examine identity of people and
origin of vehicles and goods coming in and out in order to prevent suspected coronavirus
infections from entering the province.
They have also conducted checks on people with suspected
signs of smuggling, speculation, illegally hiking prices or producing fake
goods to profit from the pandemic.
At the same time, they have kept a close watch on coaches,
buses, taxis and other vehicles after a ban of public transportation.
They are responsible for checking body temperatures of
people crossing the roads and requesting them to fill out health declaration
forms while reporting on any suspected infection to local medical centres./.
Speaking at a meeting with businesses, investors, and cooperatives on the occasion of the lunar new year, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh affirmed that with the motto of the administration accompanying businesses, Hoa Binh always determines that the success of businesses is also that of the province; and their difficulties and problems are the responsibility of the Party Committees and authorities at all levels. That motto has created a landmark in the development process of the province as well as the local business community.
The Government Office has just issued Notice No. 179/TB-VPCP, dated April 23, 2024, on the conclusions of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at his meeting with the Standing Board of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on April 13.
Cao Phong district has witnessed signs of economic improvement over the recent past thanks to efforts by local authorities to promote agricultural, industrial, and handicraft development.
On April 26th, the Steering Committee for completing the standards to establish Luong Son town of the province held a conference to evaluate the progress of implementing the standards to establish Luong Son town. Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, the Head of the Steering Committee chaired the conference.
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024), Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee, and other officials of the province and Lac Son district on April 25 visited and presented gifts to local soldiers and pioneering youths who directly engaged in the Dien Bien Phu Campaign.
A delegation from the Fund for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and the Hero of the People’s Armed Forces Phan Trong Binh Social Work Fund on April 22 had a working session with leaders of Hoa Binh province.