The southern central province of Tay Ninh will apply social distancing measures from Thursday midnight for Covid-19 prevention.
Under the decision issued by People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Thanh Ngoc, the province will impose social distancing regulations in line with Government Directive 15 for Duong Minh Chau District, Trang Bang Town, Ben Cau Town and the communes of Loi Thuan, An Thanh, Tien Thuan and Long Thuan in Ben Cau District.
Meanwhile, the remaining localities in the province will be subject to social distancing measures based on Directive 16.
The people’s committee has requested the control of people from HCM City and other localities. The 14-day home-quarantine will be compulsory for returnees from HCM City and areas which are being put under Directive 16.
Covid-19 prevention and control activities at enterprises need to be strictly supervised.
Local authorities have been urged to fine any person who violate Covid-19 prevention regulations.
Directive 15 requires the suspension of social events, bans gatherings of 20 or more people in one place and of 10 people or more outside workplaces, schools and hospitals. A minimum distance of two metres between people in public places should be ensured.
Meanwhile, Directive 16 requires stricter measures. People must stay at home and only go out in case of necessity such as buying food and medicine, and in other emergencies. Stores providing essential services and goods are still allowed to remain open.
Any gathering of more than two people in public places and outside offices, schools and hospitals are prohibited.
State agencies permit their staff to work online at home and hold online meetings.
Tay Ninh to Covid-19 social distancing
The southern central province of Tay Ninh will apply social distancing measures from Thursday midnight for Covid-19 prevention.
Source: dtinews.vn
