Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam says Vietnam will continue strong measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. (Photo: VNA)

He made the remark while chairing a meeting of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control in Hanoi on Tuesday. As Vietnam has confirmed 57 coronavirus infected patients, including 17 foreigners, the country needs to maintain the strict monitoring of foreigners entering the country, committee members said.

The meeting discussed measures for enhancing coordination among relevant forces in carrying out compulsory health declaration and quarantine for people coming from or travelling through areas affected by Covid-19 or those with clinical symptoms of the disease.

The health sector will also set up a mobile testing system and mobilize private medical establishments’ participation in anti-Covid-19 efforts, according to a health official.