Collecting sample for (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – The Da Nang Centre for Disease
Control on May 11 conducted COVID-19 testing for more than 2,000 people working
at the as part of the central city’s efforts to screen
high-risk groups.
The testing took place following safety measures and the
Health Minisry’s 5k message – khau trang (facemask), khu khuan (disinfection),
khoang cach (distance), khong tu tap (no gathering) and khai bao y te (health
declaration).
Ngo Duc Thang, an aircraft maintenance technician at the
airport, said that he often interacts with flight crews and passengers and is
concerned about contracting COVID-19. He said the testing helps him feel more secure.
Deputy General Director of the airport Hoang Huu Cuong noted
the testing aimed for fast and early detection of SARS-CoV-2 infections, serving
timely quarantine measures, ensuring the airport’s workforce and helping its
employees feel secure at work.
During the recent National Reunification Day (April 30) and
International Labour Day (May 1) holidays, the airport received 200 flights with about 30,000 arrivals, putting it at a very high risk of COVID-19 infection.
Also on May 11, the city is scheduled to carry out
large-scale testing for people working at gas stations and sellers at markets with
links to patients’ epidemiological information announced over the past
few days./.
Source: VietnamPlus
