Hanoi (VNA), May 7 -- The highest priority at this time is to fight COVID-19 and deal with its consequences in order to ensure security and safety as well as the public's health, and complete the set dual goals, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on May 7.

Speaking at an online working session between the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control and representatives from ministries and agencies, the PM ordered scenarios to guarantee safety during the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People's Councils for 2021-2026.

He said under the Party leadership and with joint efforts of the Government and authorities at all levels and people, Vietnam has basically contained the pandem...