103 F1 cases of Covid-19 patient in Dien Chau have been traced

Dr. Nguyen Van Dinh, Director of CDC Nghe An informed: The authorities have investigated and traced 103 F1 cases of the patient in Dien Chau. Among them, there are 53 relatives, friends and 50 officers and soldiers in the unit. In addition, the patient has been in contact with 6,035 people in the communes making ID cards.

Nghe An will work overnight to collect F1 samples in Dien Chau. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Deputy Head of the Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of Nghe An province, Director of Nghe An Department of Health said: With a large number of F1, F2 and contacts, Nghe An decided to withdraw 52 doctors and nurses who were strengthening support for Ha Tinh to go straight to Dien Chau district to increase sample collection throughout the night.

Earlier, at noon on June 16, authorities identified another case positive for Covid-19 in Dien Chau district. This person is a district police officer, has a busy work schedule, travels to many places, and comes into contact with many people. This case is the brother of a patient in Hung Dung ward, discovered on the evening of June 15.

In addition, Nghe An also mobilized 50 students from Vinh Medical University (who had been trained) to Dien Chau to participate in collecting samples for testing for people.