The Da Nang Labour Union has presented cash gifts of one million VND each to 1,100 of its members citywide who are financially struggling due to Covid-19.

Chairman of the municipal Labour Union Nguyen Duy Minh (centre, in blue) and ...

... Vice Chairman Hoang Huu Nghi (left) presenting cash gifts to poor members

Da Nang Labour Union Chairman Nguyen Duy Minh said that the outbreak of Covid-19 has impacted family finances, both in reducing income for thousands of people across Da Nang.

Mr Minh remarked that, till date, 65 of its members have received a positive test result of Covid-19, whilst 3,422 are close contacts of coronavirus carriers . Also, 1,980 people have undergone a 14-day self-isolation at their places of residence. More than 56,000 people across Da Nang have experienced pay cuts or lost their jobs due to the outbreak.

"Despite a small amount of money, the Da Nang Labour Union hopes that these gifts would help its members get through difficult times", Chairman Minh noted.

By LAM PHUONG - Translated by M.D