Medical workers at a COVID-19 treatment establishment (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) –
The (MoH) has demanded provinces and centrally-run cities
nationwide press on with anti- measures amid a surge in new infections,
stressing that minimising deaths is currently the top priority.
In an official dispatch sent
to the chairpersons of the provincial-level People’s Committees, the MoH pointed out
that the numbers of new infections and patients in critical condition have been
on the rise recently.
It forecast the virus
transmission in the community is likely to continue in the time ahead given the
gradual reopening of socio-economic activities, which will cause great pressure
on the healthcare system.
Facing that fact, the ministry
requested measures against COVID-19 be ramped up, including seriously
implementing the Government’s Resolution No. 128/NQ-CP issued last October, on
the safe and flexible adaptation to and effective control of the pandemic.
Healthcare establishments
need to conduct comprehensive treatment, establish treatment levels for
COVID-19 patients, and give the top priority to minimising deaths, the MoH
said, asking for sufficient medical supplies and increased home treatment and
telemedicine.
Localities were also told to
further accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations, guarantee the coverage of additional and
booster doses for people aged 18 and above and primary doses for those aged 12 –
17, prepare ready resources for inoculating children aged 5 – 11 as soon as the MoH
issues guidelines, and provide at-home s for those unable to reach
vaccination sites.
Besides, provinces and cities
should base on local pandemic levels to resume in-person learning, take
appropriate response measures when recording new infections in schools, and
ensure pandemic safety for students.
The MoH also reminded localities to step up communications to raise public awareness, improve the capacity of
the healthcare system, especially at the grassroots level, and strictly deal with violations of anti-pandemic rules./.
Source: VietnamPlus
