In 2021, many important events of the country will take place; This is the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress, the 10-year socio-economic development strategy for 2021-2030 and the 5-year plans for 2021-2025 in the context that the country faces new and more acute difficulties and challenges. . Due to the continued appearance of COVID-19 epidemics with new strains, the world economy is still uncertain and growth is unstable; countries in Southeast Asia were severely affected.

In the country, the COVID-19 epidemic broke out for the fourth time in many localities with the appearance of a Delta variant with a very fast spreading speed, much more dangerous than the previous original strain, penetrating deep into the central regions. Economic centers, big cities... force us to apply many unprecedented, stronger and more drastic measures to prevent and control the epidemic to realize the first priority goal, first of all, to protect our health. health and life of the People; thereby seriously affecting production, business, livelihoods and people's lives.

In that context, under the unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, directly and often the Politburo, the Secretariat; the timely promulgation of specific decisions in service of epidemic prevention and control, socio-economic development, assurance of social security and effective supervision of the National Assembly and Standing Committee of the National Assembly; the drastic direction and management of the Government, all levels, branches and localities and the consensus, support, sharing and active participation of all classes of people, the business community, we has achieved many important, very encouraging results throughout the system and across all fields.

Specifically, in the context of complicated developments in the COVID-19 epidemic in some localities, we have carefully prepared and successfully organized the 13th National Party Congress, National Assembly elections, People's Council elections, and more. people at all levels and consolidating personnel at the leadership positions of state agencies, contributing to socio-political stability, affirming the synchronization and unity of the mechanism of the Party's leadership, State management and The people own it, creating a solid foundation and favorable conditions for the realization of national development goals and tasks.

Regarding COVID-19 prevention and control, the Prime Minister emphasized: In recent months, COVID-19 prevention and control has been a top priority in the drastic and strong direction and management of the Government, at all levels. branches and localities; with the spirit of both inheritance and innovation because there is no precedent, so it must stick to practical requirements; while doing and learning from experience, gradually supplementing and perfecting measures to prevent and control the epidemic in accordance with the new strain that spreads quickly and is more dangerous under the motto "5K + vaccine + treatment + technology + promotion of ideas". consciousness of the people".

When the disease was deeply infected in urban areas, key economic regions, and industrial zones, we quickly adjusted the implementation organization to follow the all-people approach, taking the commune level as a "fortress", the people is a "soldier" and a service center, a subject participating in epidemic prevention and control; bring health and social security services to the grassroots level so that people can access them promptly and more effectively and protect the people's security and safety.

Thanks to the drastic fight of the whole political system, the efforts, high determination and close coordination of all levels, branches and localities, especially frontline forces against the epidemic such as healthcare, army, police, grassroots forces and solidarity, support and active participation of all classes of people, business community, epidemic prevention and control work has changed more and more positively. more effectively, especially after upgrading and consolidating the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 prevention and control and promptly dispatching an unprecedented large force, in a very short time with more than 300 thousand visits. Officers and soldiers from the medical, military and police forces from the central government and other localities support localities in implementing social distancing and strengthening social distancing.

At the same time, promoting vaccine diplomacy, establishing a vaccine fund for COVID-19 prevention, actively promoting import, research, and technology transfer for domestic vaccine production, and launched the largest vaccination campaign ever. with the spirit of "the best vaccine is the one that is given at the earliest". As of October 19, 2021, 97.5 million doses of vaccine have been received, 95.5 million doses have been allocated and over 65.7 million doses have been administered (the rate of injection of at least 1 dose for people aged 18 years and older is calculated as follows: average is 63.5%), focusing on priority objects and areas.

Promptly encourage and reward collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in epidemic prevention and control. Maintain appropriate production and business activities in places where conditions are met, disease-free; minimize disruption of production, supply and labor chains.

“It can be said that we have tried our best when possible because the resources and capacity of the health system are still limited and inadequate, especially at the grassroots level. Medical products and equipment, especially drugs and vaccines that cannot be produced domestically, must be imported in the context of scarce global supply", the Prime Minister said. As the Central Committee assessed: "The guidelines, policies and measures implemented in the past time are correct and timely, and direct and organize the implementation expeditiously and drastically, achieving important results. important. Up to now, the epidemic has been basically controlled nationwide and is implementing a safe and flexible adaptation roadmap, effectively controlling the disease in many localities.

Up to now, the infection and death rates have decreased deeply in the epidemic centers of Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, and Long An. Social security and people's lives in places where social distancing is implemented and enhanced are basically guaranteed; social order and safety are maintained. There have been many decisions to support people and businesses in difficulty such as food, food, cash, tax reduction, fees, charges, electricity, water, telecommunications charges...

The head of the Government emphasized: What is remarkable is that, in the most difficult and challenging times of the epidemic, the spirit of national unity was strongly promoted, and many examples appeared. , noble gesture, moving people's hearts. “The Party and State recognize, appreciate and respectfully thank the efforts, support, effective contributions, noble gestures, dedication and best efforts of the compatriots, comrades and soldiers. and the business community, the valuable help of our compatriots abroad and international friends in epidemic prevention and control; at the same time share and deeply sympathize with the loss and loss of people, material and spiritual that our people have to suffer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, "said the Prime Minister.