The government’s aid package worth 26 trillion VND (1.13 billion USD) will be distributed starting Thursday to people affected by COVID-19. Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung said in regards to Resolution 68 on a number of policies to support pandemic-hit people, his Ministry has worked closely with relevant ministries and agencies to work out support programs. Dung said it will take a maximum of 7 days to disburse the aid package.

Source: VOV5