Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – A on
preventing the spread of COVID-19 at is taking place
in Hanoi from February 27-28, bringing together nearly 150 attendees from hospitals
nationwide.
Speaking at the event, Director of the Ministry
of Health’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment and deputy head of
the treatment sub-committee under the National Steering Committee for COVID-19
Prevention and Control, praised the role played by in the fight
against the epidemic.
He stressed that every effort should be made to detect cases early in
order to prevent cross-contamination and outbreak in the community.
Attention should be paid to effectively implementing infection control and
isolation in medical establishments, he said, adding that each medical worker need
to well understand the disease and work related to screening, receiving and isolating confirmed and suspected cases
of COVID-19.
At the training course, trainees have been taught on how to use personal
protective equipment; the right way to wash hands and wear medical masks; measures
to prevent COVID -19 infection in collecting, packaging, storing and transport
samples for testing, and methods to prevent infection for patients’ relatives and
visitors.
They are also provided with knowledge related to sanitation and disinfection of
the environmental, surfaces, and means of transport.
So far, there have been 16 confirmed
cases in Vietnam and all patients have been cured and discharged from hospitals.
As of February 27, 92 suspected cases are being quarantined
while 5,474 others who entered Vietnam from affected areas or had close contact
with infected patients are under medical supervision./.
Source: VietnamPlus
