reporters undergo covid-19 test ahead of na session picture 1
In order to attend the event, all participants, including NA deputies, logistics staff and reporters, are required to undergo a COVID-19 test.
A reporter registers their phone number and private information ahead of having the test.
The National Assembly is due to hold a preparatory meeting on July 19, and officially open its first session on the following day.
A range of COVID-19 prevention and control measures, including testing, are raised to their highest level following clusters of community cases detected in the capital over the past few days.
Last year saw the NA hold both physical and virtual working sessions amid rising COVID-19 threats nationwide.
This year reporters are due to do the test twice on July 12 and 18, and only those having negative results are accepted.
Healthcare workers from Hanoi Medical University Hospital help to carry out COVID-19 tests.
Along with the mandatory test, reporters are required to strictly abide by COVID-19 guidelines set out by the Health Ministry, including donning a face mask or keeping a safe distance.
Healthcare workers note down the relevant details and information of all people as they have samples taken for COVID-19 testing.
Each reporter receives a different code after doing a COVID-19 test.
In addition to reporters, NA deputies, representatives of diplomatic corps and international organisations in Hanoi are also required to have a COVID-19 test while attending the legislative session.