Nghe An Provincial Bar Association distributes more than 1,000 free masks
(Baonghean.vn) - In order to join hands to effectively prevent the acute respiratory disease caused by the new strain of Corona virus (Covid-19), on the morning of March 13, the Women Lawyers Club and the Young Lawyers Club (Nghe An Provincial Bar Association) organized the distribution of more than 1,000 free antibacterial cloth masks at Vinh City General Hospital.
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Club members distribute free masks to patients at Vinh City General Hospital. Photo: Ngoc Anh |
The free masks are reusable antibacterial cloth masks that have been quality tested by authorities.
“Through the media, I learned that the Ministry of Health recommends that people wear masks, but when I went to some pharmacies to buy medical masks, they were all reported out of stock... This activity of the Lawyers Club is very practical, we really welcome it” - Mr. Le Van Can (Hamlet 17, Nghi Phu Commune, Vinh City) shared when receiving the masks.
In addition, Club members also guide people to use masks and prevent and control epidemics properly such as: When wearing a mask, make sure to cover both mouth and nose; when removing the mask, hold the ear straps; regularly wash hands with soap or alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid gathering in crowded places...
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The image of giving away masks makes people feel more secure about the risk of disease and helps raise awareness of disease prevention in the community. Photo: Ngoc Anh |
Nghe An Bar Association is a professional social organization that plays an important role in protecting the socialist rule of law state, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals. The Association has many free legal aid programs for people in the province and volunteer programs for people in mountainous, remote and isolated areas... Currently, facing the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, understanding the importance of raising people's awareness of disease prevention rather than treatment, Nghe An Bar Association has promptly taken measures to prevent the spread of the epidemic such as: wearing masks at work, washing hands at state agencies, conducting meetings with clients via email, by phone, limiting contact...
“In the spirit of solidarity for the community, by distributing free masks to people, we hope to help meet the demand for masks when the market is currently scarce. And also through this activity, we want to send a message to people: each person must always be aware of protecting the safety of themselves, their families and society.”
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Thousands of antibacterial cloth masks were distributed for free to people. Photo: Ngoc Anh |
