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Da Nang residents give assistance money to frontliners<\/h2>\n
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Ever since Covid-19 first hit Vietnam in 2020, the government\u2019s motto in dealing with the pandemic has been to \u201cleave no one behind\u201d. And time and time again, it has proven that it fully intends to follow through with that promise: struggling citizens are given support, while those stuck in quarantine are ensured sufficient supplies and, in certain cases, assistance money.<\/p>\n

Now, some citizens in Da Nang have sought ways to give back. Deciding that they still have enough to fulfill their needs, they\u2019ve passed their assistance money on to frontliners<\/strong> as a gesture of gratitude.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how the story plays out.<\/p>\n

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The residents received the government\u2019s assistance money but wanted to leave more for others<\/h3>\n
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\nA representative of the residents giving the money to the building’s security guard<\/em>
\nImage credit: Tu\u1ed5i Tr\u1ebb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

On the morning of 6th August, residents of an apartment in Son Tra District, Da Nang city delivered a sum of VND1,500,000 (~USD65.17)<\/strong> to officers and volunteers on Covid-19 prevention duty in the area, Tu\u1ed5i Tr\u1ebb<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

The money was reportedly donated by those living on the 8th floor of the apartment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was assistance money from the government. Upon receiving the money, we discussed online and agreed to give the sum back to frontliners and less fortunate families in the area,\u201d a representative of the residents told Tu\u1ed5i Tr\u1ebb<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a modest sum, but it shows our gratitude toward frontliners, who work day and night under intense heat to keep us safe,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The representative also mentioned that they\u2019d only initiated the idea earlier that morning, so they couldn\u2019t garner a larger sum. However, as residents on other floors of the apartment learned of the movement, they started to join in.<\/p>\n

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Da Nang spends VND100 billion to support citizens<\/h3>\n
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\nAll residents in 5 of Son Tra District’s wards will receive assistance money<\/em>
\nImage credit: Vietnamnet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

All Da Nang residents have had to follow a tight social distancing protocol for a couple of weeks now. However, those living in 5 of Son Tra District\u2019s wards, including Phuoc My, An Hai Tay, Tho Quang, Man Thai, and Nai Hien Dong, are placed under an even stricter lockdown, where they pretty much had to stay home 24\/7. All 5 of these areas are currently Covid-19 hotspots in the city.<\/p>\n

Of course, that means many people cannot go to work and face financial difficulty. To ensure everyone\u2019s wellbeing, authorities have launched an assistance project. According to it, all citizens living in these 5 wards will receive VND40,000 (~USD1.74)<\/strong> a day.<\/p>\n

The amount might not look like much at first glance, but with hundreds of thousands of citizens who\u2019ll probably need support for several weeks, the city expects to spend VND100 billion (~USD4,344,900)<\/strong> on this program.<\/p>\n

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If you have enough, leave more for others<\/h3>\n
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The amount donated by the apartment\u2019s residents might not have been much, but it sure made a difference. If nothing else, it\u2019s a morale boost for the frontliners, and a good example for others to follow.<\/p>\n

Vietnam is facing a difficult time, but we\u2019re all in this together. If you are in need, rest assured that you can always count on the community for help. Meanwhile, if you feel you have enough to get by for now, don\u2019t forget to leave more for others.<\/p>\n

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