Close-up of Covid-19 testing samples in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - At 6:30 a.m., a group of doctors, nurses, and medical staff from the Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC Nghe An) were busy preparing specialized medical equipment, tools, and protective clothing to get in the car to collect samples.
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| On April 15, they took samples at the Military School of Military Region 4, which was chosen as a quarantine area for nearly 600 citizens returning from Thailand and Laos in the recent past. The group of 2 doctors and 2 supervisors were assigned to take samples at the Military School of Military Region 4. This was the second time the group came to the school to take samples for testing. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Previously, the working group came to collect samples of nearly 600 citizens before the end of the quarantine period to return to the community. Before collecting samples, the doctor wore gloves and prepared protective gear, ensuring absolute safety. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The working group took samples from 89 officers and soldiers serving in the concentrated quarantine area for testing. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Before taking samples, officers and soldiers are supervised to conduct an investigation and make epidemiological declarations including: personal information, travel history, medical history... Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Medical staff will call each person's name based on the declaration to come and collect test samples including: nasal and throat swabs. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| According to safety principles, doctors and medical staff must not stand face to face with the person being sampled. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The specimens are carefully preserved along with the information of each individual. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Working all day in protective gear, nurse Pham Thi Bao's face is covered with mask marks. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| 12:30 p.m., after collecting samples, the working group returned to the center to hand over the specimens. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Samples that meet the standards will be sent to the laboratory. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| At the laboratory, the sample will be coded, extracted... and the results analyzed. Currently, Nghe An can take the initiative in collecting samples and testing cases showing signs of close contact with patients, returning from epidemic areas, with a capacity of over 300 samples/day. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
