Employees have their temperature check before entering the workplace. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Health (MoH) has
suggested that asymptomatic COVID-19 patients (F0) and close contacts (F1) can work during the
quarantine period.
According to the proposal, which has been submitted to the National
Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control for consideration, asymptomatic COVID-19 patients, who are undergoing quarantine for seven days and their RT-RCR test result
remains positive for the coronavirus, can work remotely and be allowed to take care of COVID-19 patients in their families, accommodation establishments or COVID-19 treatment
facilities in accordance with their assigned tasks and their professional
skills.
However, F0 persons who are arranged to work at COVID-19 treatment establishments have to implement protective measures, regularly monitor their health,
take SARS-CoV-2 tests, the ministry said, adding that they won’t be allowed to care for or contact with immunocompromised
or high-risk patients, including those with underlying diseases, pregnant women and
people over 50.
They are permitted to travel by personal vehicles
directly from their quarantined facilities to the places and vice versa
but they must strictly comply with the MoH’s 5K messages, especially wearing a
mask, maintaining a safe distance, taking preventive measures and not being allowed
to have close contact with people around.
A COVID-19 infected teacher during an online classroom. (Photo: VNA)The MoH also suggested that F1 cases who have not been fully
vaccinated or have not been inoculated against COVID-19 are permitted to
participate in urgent affairs of their units and localities through remote or in-person working.
In case of in-person working, there should be a working area designated for them, ensuring a safe distance and that ventilation is adequate to
reduce infection risk.
Like F0 cases, F1 people are allowed to travel by personal vehicles and
comply with the MoH’s preventive measures, the ministry said.
They have to undergo PCR or antigen tests on the fifth day
from the last exposure date or as soon as having symptoms of infection
for early treatment in line with the MoH’s regulations./.
Source: VietnamPlus
