People returning from Da Nang wait for COVID-19 quick test in Hanoi on August 1. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The have sent a dispatch
to authorities of , and the central province of Quang Nam,
asking them to accelerate the tracing of locals who returned from Da Nang during
the period from July 1 to 28 and other locations with a high risk of infection.
The dispatch noted that the three localities have recorded new
community infected cases which involved people visiting areas with high risk of
infections in the central city from July 1.
Therefore, the People’s Committees of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh
City and Quang Nam are urged to continue to drastically and promptly carry out
prevention and control measures in line with directions given by the Prime
Minister and the National Steering Committee for Prevention and
Control.
The localities should boost their testing capacity by
mobilizing the engagement of all capable health establishments, including
private ones, and getting relevant facilities and equipment ready for the treatment
of COVID-19 patients.
The dispatch also requires the localities to instruct
grassroots administrations to closely monitoring preventive measures in
community and families, and timely detect any suspect infection case, thus
preventing the epidemic from spreading in community. /.
Source: VietnamPlus
