Nguyen Thanh Long (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Health
on September 1 issued a directive on intensifying COVID-19 prevention and control
measures, particularly during the upcoming (September 2 –
5), to minimise the risk of new outbreaks.
Given the strong spread of the Delta strain in many countries
and complicated developments of the pandemic in Vietnam, Long requested heads of health
facilities ensure serious compliance with pandemic prevention measures and good coordination in transferring
patients, particularly those with worsening conditions.
Regarding preventive health care, Long called for strengthening
supervision and early detection of suspected cases in the community.
Large-scale testing, firstly in lockdown and high risk areas across localities under
social distancing, as well as offering self-test guidance for people were asked
to be boosted. Meanwhile, vaccination plans must be prepared to be launched
timely and safely.
The ministry required pandemic hotspots Ho Chi Minh City and
Binh Duong province and other localities to further implement the mobile medical
station model and a programme on treating patients at home./.
Source: VietnamPlus
