In the event of severe pollution (VN_AQI ≥ 301), schools must suspend or reschedule in-person activities to safeguard students and staff. This department is also tasked with strengthening surveillance and enforcement to prevent open burning practices such as waste burning, straw burning, and agricultural byproduct incineration. Health ministry outlines public safety measuresThe Department of Health will develop public health communications in collaboration with media and local authorities. Ward leaders will be held personally accountable by the city's chairman if serious pollution incidents occur within their jurisdiction. Local police are instructed to lead enforcement operations to eliminate illegal waste burning, straw incineration, and agricultural byproduct fires.

Source: VietNamNet News January 05, 2026 03:56 UTC