Hanoi (AsiaNews) – Vietnamese authorities have called on the population to make an effort to eradicate the coronavirus.
Since April 27, Vietnam has reported 8,569 cases. The most affected province is Bắc Giang with 4,767 cases, followed by Bắc Ninh with 1,448, and Ho Chi Minh City with 1,105.
Hà Tènh province reported 70 cases in the last two weeks. It is therefore not among the most affected, but locals have taken immediate action to help the sick.
Some businesses have contributed financially to procure 150,000 swabs for testing in 13 provincial districts. Yesterday alone, the health department received 40,000 swabs to analyse.
In Hà Tĩnh, Caritas urged the faithful to help people in hospital or in isolation. In Kim Lâm, working with the local parish, the Catholic charity is preparing meals for people in isolation.
On 11 June, feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, some 1,340 free meals and nearly 500 kilos of vegetables were delivered to quarantined patients.
Even the poorest contribute what they can. A 70-year-old woman told Caritas members that she had no money, "just some rice to share with those who are sick."
