Vietnam: The truth about COVID-19 transmission through agricultural products

Published 2021년 8월 14일

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The COVID-19 epidemic has led to significant challenges in the export of agricultural products through the border gate in Lao Cai province, Vietnam. The Chinese authorities have increased inspection and disinfection of imported goods, leading to longer custom clearance times and increased costs for businesses. This situation has resulted in a sudden increase in traffic at the border gates and affected the export of various fruit products. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Vietnam has directed businesses to regularly update regulations and requirements for exporting goods to China. The World Health Organization, the Food and Drug Administration, and the US Department of Agriculture have stated that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that food or food packaging can transmit the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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Mr. Do Van Duy, Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) of Lao Cai province, said that due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, the export of agricultural products through the border gate in Lao Cai province encountered many problems. difficult. In particular, in recent times, the Chinese side has carried out inspection and disinfection for epidemic prevention for imported goods transported both by refrigerated containers and ordinary containers due to concerns about epidemics leading to longer processing times. customs clearance time at the border gate, incurring costs for businesses. According to Mr. Duy, from July 18, after Yunnan province (China) announced the detection of a positive sample for SARS-CoV-2 on a truck carrying dragon fruits, this country's enterprises have actively stopped importing face masks. These goods pass through Lao Cai - Ha Khau border gate (China). Some enterprises with existing goods in Lao Cai have actively brought ...

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