The COVID-19 epidemic is still happening complicatedly all over the world. Therefore, the Health Ministry continues to advise people to seriously follow 5K for preventing the epidemic. 5K means Face mask” (Khau trang) - “disinfection" (Khu khuan): “distance" (Khoang cach) - “no gathering” (Khong tu tap) – “health declaration” (Khai bao y te). By launching the 5K message, people must wear face masks at public places and crowded areas, wear medical masks at medical facilities and quarantine areas. People are recommended to regularly wash hands with soap or hand sanitizers, clean surfaces and often touched objects (door knobs, mobile phones, tablets, tables, and chairs...), keep houses, schools and classes clean and fresh. People are also asked to keep safe distance with each other and avoid mass gatherings. As requirement of Viet Nam government, all passengers who enter or move in Vietnam must make a medical declaration to help protect the health of the community. Good practice of 5K message is a "steel shield" to protect us against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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