Havana, August 19 (RHC)-- Lawmakers from the Cuban Parliament Standing Commissions and Havana’s top Provincial Government officials considered experiences and actions to jointly strengthen the prevention and fight on COVID-19 in Havana and in the rest of the country.

The National Assembly also prioritizes social work in neighborhoods and vulnerable communities reads a note posted on the Parliament’s website.

Homero Acosta and Havana’s governor Reinaldo Zapata chaired the meeting.

Parliament president Esteban Lazo has asked lawmakers to reinforce direct contact with the people at local communities, said secretary Acosta.

“Just like in previous occasions under the pandemic, we will keep supporting prevention work and the fight against COVID-19, along with the development of social work in different localities; the actions we undertake in the capital city will allow us to use the best lessons in other Cuban territories, said the Parliament’s secretary.

The meeting also focus on the need to deeply address the concerns issued by the people, who must be given more information on every action or measure taken in the territory.