Ministry of Health requests to strengthen examination, detection and treatment of Covid-19 cases

The document clearly states: Currently, the world has recorded a number of cases of infection.Covid-19increased in some countries such as Brazil, UK, Thailand,... In Vietnam, from the beginning of 2025 until now, 148 sporadic cases of infection have been recorded.Covid-19in 27 provinces and cities and no deaths.

To proactively respond to the Covid-19 epidemic situation, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requests directors of hospitals with beds under the Ministry of Health, directors of Departments of Health of provinces and cities to review and update plans for admission and treatment of Covid-19 patients according to forecasts of the epidemic situation, avoiding passive and unexpected responses.

Prepare facilities, isolation areas, medical equipment, and medical supplies to organize admission, isolation, diagnosis, treatment, and infection control.

Strengthen infection prevention measures, especially respiratory infections to minimize the spread of disease in medical examination and treatment facilities; have solutions to ensure safety for patients in high-risk groups (such as pregnant women, people with underlying diseases, serious illnesses, the elderly, etc.), intensive care areas, cardiovascular, artificial kidney, surgery, etc. At the same time, strengthen external hygiene, disease hygiene, arrange departments and rooms conveniently, suitable for the epidemic situation and ensure a green, clean, and beautiful environment.

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requests hospitals, institutes, and Departments of Health to strictly implement reporting of cases according to the provisions of Circular 54/2015/TT-BYT dated December 28, 2015 of the Minister of Health./.