Supplies of essential goods ensured under all circumstances: Minister
Supplies of essential goods must continue to flow even in the worst situation of a city or several localities being put under quarantine, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh at a meeting in Hanoi on March 19.
Supplies will be sufficient to meet the needs of people, even when the pandemic prolongs for one month, two months, six months, or longer. (Illustrative image. Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Supplies of essential goods must continue toflow even in the worst situation of a city or several localities being putunder quarantine, said Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh at ameeting in Hanoion March 19.
“No locality will face a shortage of essential goods,” hesaid.
Supplies will be sufficient to meet the needs of people, evenwhen the pandemic prolongs for one month, two months, six months, or longer, heaffirmed.
In the worst situation, the ministry will ask the governmentto mobilise national reserves, he said.
Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai said theministry has reviewed and assured the ability of each locality to providesufficient essential goods.
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Supplies will be sufficient to meet the needs of people, even when the pandemic prolongs for one month, two months, six months, or longer. (Illustrative image. Source: VNA) 
