Nghe An Provincial Party Standing Committee urgently directs prevention and control of Corona epidemic

The Standing Committee of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee has just issued Official Dispatch No. 5427-CV/TU directing the implementation of urgent measures to prevent and control the respiratory disease caused by the corona virus.

The content of the dispatch clearly states: Pursuant to Official Dispatch No. 79-CV/TW, dated January 29, 2020 of the Central Party Secretariat on the prevention and control of acute respiratory infections caused by the new strain of Corona virus, the Provincial Party Standing Committee requests Party committees at all levels, authorities, the Fatherland Front, mass organizations, agencies, departments and branches to promptly implement the following urgent tasks:

1.Thoroughly grasp and seriously implement the guidelines of the Central Secretariat, the Prime Minister's Directives (Directive No. 05/CT-TTg, dated January 28, 2020 on the prevention and control of acute respiratory infections caused by the new strain of Corona virus, Directive No. 06/CT-TTg dated January 31, 2020 on strengthening preventive measures against new complicated developments of acute respiratory infections caused by the new strain of Corona virus) and the directives of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial People's Committee.

Leaders of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee and Department of Health inspected the quarantine area, ready to treat diseases caused by Corona virus.

2.Identifying the prevention and control of the epidemic caused by the new strain of Corona as a key and urgent task, it is necessary to focus on leadership, direct urgently and resolutely, mobilize the synchronous participation of the political system, armed forces and people; thoroughly implement epidemic prevention and control measures according to the direction of the Government, central ministries and branches, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee and instructions of specialized sectors.

Determined to control and prevent the spread of the epidemic, while still ensuring socio-economic development, social order and safety, stabilizing people's lives and successfully organizing party congresses at all levels.

3.The head of the Party Committee directly directs and is responsible for the work of epidemic prevention and control. Directs all levels, sectors and localities to develop plans; prepare adequate facilities for prevention, isolation and treatment; prepare adequate medical equipment, medicines and protective gear for the people; ensure adequate funding and human resources for epidemic prevention and control according to the on-site motto: Prevention, isolation and treatment on-site; facilities, equipment, medicines and protective gear as required on-site; funding on-site; human resources on-site. At the same time, strictly handle cases of collection, speculation and price increase of medical supplies and equipment for epidemic prevention and control.

4.The Party Executive Committee of the Provincial People's Committee directs relevant sectors to make plans and develop prevention and control measures according to each level of epidemic spread, thoroughly implement and comply with preventive and isolation measures as required by specialized agencies. At the same time, closely monitor the situation so that, if necessary, activities with large crowds, festivals, conferences and seminars can be temporarily suspended to focus (top priority) on epidemic prevention and control.

5.Party committees and authorities at all levels must lead and direct the work of traditional culture to each cadre, party member and citizen so that everyone is clearly aware of the dangerous nature and serious harm of the epidemic caused by the new strain of corona; provide timely and accurate information to raise awareness, consciousness and responsibility for people to take precautions for themselves, their families and the community.

Fight against and strictly handle organizations and individuals who spread inaccurate information, causing confusion and affecting people's lives.

6.The Committee for Mass Mobilization, the Fatherland Front and mass organizations from the provincial to grassroots levels are responsible for disseminating and propagating to raise people's awareness to synchronously implement solutions to prevent and combat the epidemic caused by the new strain of corona, promoting the role and responsibility of each person in protecting and improving their own health and that of the community.

7.The Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department directed press agencies in the province and existing information and propaganda channels to strengthen propaganda on the prevention and control of the epidemic caused by the new strain of Corona virus, providing complete, accurate and timely information, ensuring that people have the right awareness to proactively prevent and control the epidemic without creating panic in public opinion.

Make the most of grassroots broadcasting systems, electronic information pages, and social networking sites to disseminate information about the epidemic situation and prevention and control measures.

The Party Committee of the Provincial People's Committee directed the Department of Information and Communications to monitor and strictly handle violations of information on disease prevention and control.

The Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department monitors and grasps the implementation situation and reports to the Provincial Party Committee's Standing Committee.