SEA Games 31: Agencies asked to build suitable COVID-19 control plan

A decoration promoting the upcoming . (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – have been asked to
build a specific COVID-19 prevention and control plan corresponding with that
of regional countries, in preparation for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian
Games (SEA Games 31).

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son made the
request during an April 4 meeting of the of the Games regarding
COVID-19 prevention measures during the regional event, which saw the participation
of representatives of the departments of health of the 12 host localities.

The Ministry of Health has compiled a work plan serving the
coming Games, according to Assoc. Prof. Dr Luong Ngoc Khue, Director of the
Ministry’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment.

At the meeting (Photo: viettimes.vn)

The sub-committee is tasked with providing health care for
delegates, athletes and staff engaging in the sporting event, as well as
curbing the spread of diseases, particularly COVID-19, during the Games.

It must guarantee food safety, appoint personnel and prepare
equipment to carry out its tasks during the event.

As the capital city of Hanoi will host the largest number of
competitions, the municipal Health Department has been asked to devise specific
scenarios for the opening and closing ceremonies.

SEA Games 31, themed “For a stronger South East Asia”, will
run in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring localities from May 12 to 23. It will feature
40 sports with 526 events and expect to attract around 10,000 participants. The
biennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to the
pandemic’s impact./.