Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue (standing) speaks at a working session with Hanoi’s steering committee for prevention and control (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Quarantine is still the top solution to prevent
the spread of the new (SARS-CoV-2) that causes the COVID-19,
according to .
Hue made the affirmation at a working session with the city’s steering
committee for COVID-19 prevention and control on March 2.
“The most important thing is to make information transparent,” he said.
The Party official also laid stress on environmental hygiene and sterilization
of schools, offices and other public places.
He said absolute safety at schools must be ensured when students return
to school, adding that the municipal authorities should make the decision on
whether to resume schools based on the development of the epidemic from now to
March 8. Schools in Hanoi have stayed closed since February 3 and will remain
so until March 8.
Hue also required relevant agencies to prepare plans for teaching on
television in the worst scenario when students would have to continue to stay
at home.
The official asked the health sector to stay vigilant and ensure the
supply of medical supplies for epidemic control, noting that the epidemic has
entered a new period when it has spread to many countries worldwide with unpredictable
developments.
At the same time, Hanoi must continue to implement measures to maintain the
socio-economic growth momentum, he said.
According to Director of the city’s Health Department Nguyen Khac Hien, as
of March 1 Hanoi had not reported any new case of COVID-19. At present, 2,240
people returning from epidemic-hit areas are being d at four
facilities, while 2,115 are under monitoring at home.
Medical establishments in Hanoi are now capable of providing 5,000 beds
for treating COVID-19 patients. In case of the epidemic happening and spreading,
the city will set up two specialized hospitals, each with a capacity of 600
beds.
So far, there have
been 16 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Vietnam and all patients have been cured
and discharged from hospitals./.
Source: VietnamPlus
