Resolution 268 allows the Government to issue regulations that are different from the provisions of the law to meet the requirements of Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control.

Accordingly, the National Assembly Standing Committee agreed with the Government's proposal on the issuance of the Government's Resolution to implement urgent measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic according to Resolution 30 dated July 28 of the 15th National Assembly.

The National Assembly Standing Committee agreed with the decision to establish facilities to collect and treat people infected with Covid-19. The Ministry of Health is assigned to prescribe simplified administrative procedures related to these facilities to meet the urgent requirements of epidemic prevention and control.

The National Assembly Standing Committee agreed to use the state budget to cover all medical examination and treatment costs for Covid-19 patients, except for the treatment of underlying diseases.

In a dispatch to the Government, the National Assembly Standing Committee suggested that the Government come up with an overall strategy on vaccines, including a mechanism for distribution, use and a vaccination regimen for the whole country.

To ensure the health and safety of people's lives, the Government is asked to pay special attention to the issue of circulation permits for Covid-19 treatment and vaccines.

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