Stop social distancing according to Directive 16, switch to applying Directive 15 in Vinh City from 0:00 on July 3

On the morning of July 2, the Standing Committee of the Provincial Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control held a meeting to discuss solutions for Covid-19 prevention and control in the coming time. Comrade Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, Head of the Provincial Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control chaired.

Overview of the meeting of the Standing Committee of the Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control. Photo: Pham Bang

CONTROL OF PEOPLE INVOLVED IN WHOLESALE MARKET

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of the Department of Health, as of 11:00 a.m. on July 2, Nghe An province recorded 111 positive cases of Covid-19 in 11 districts, cities and towns (including 2 re-positive cases in Nghia Dan and Que Phong). Of which, Vinh City recorded the most with 72 cases. In the past time, the number of cases has increased but mainly in quarantine areas, especially in the past 3 days, no cases in the community have been recorded.

However, Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh also said that the Covid-19 epidemic in the province still has potential risks. Because up to now, people related to the wholesale market outbreak have been basically controlled, but the cases have developed over many cycles, so the risk of discovering new infections with related factors is very high.

Another potential risk is that in other provinces and cities, the Covid-19 epidemic is still complicated. Many cases are asymptomatic. The vaccination rate in the province is still low, reaching only 1.2% of the total population.

Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of the Department of Health reported on the epidemic situation and proposed measures in the coming time. Photo: Pham Bang

The Director of the Department of Health proposed that, based on the recent developments of the epidemic, it is possible to stop applying Directive 16 in Vinh City from 0:00 on July 3 and switch to applying social distancing according to Directive 15. If Directive 16 is stopped, the work of preventing and fighting the epidemic must follow the motto: large-scale isolation, blockade, and isolation on a small scale with the principle of not leaving out any people.

In addition, it is necessary to promote the role of the Investigation and Tracing Team, replicate the model of the Community Covid Team in the whole province. Strictly control and manage in quarantine areas, at sensitive locations such as industrial parks, markets, eateries, restaurants, etc.

Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee Tran Ngoc Tu said that so far, the city has basically identified the sources of infection, controlled the epidemic situation, and people's awareness has also been raised. Therefore, the city proposed to stop applying social isolation according to Directive 16 and apply social distancing according to Directive 15 but apply other measures (Directive 15 +), thereby ensuring both epidemic prevention and control; and developing the economy, creating stability in society.

Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee Tran Ngoc Tu speaks at the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

Vinh City has set out 7 tasks and solutions to ensure effective prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic. These include strictly managing production, business and service activities; maintaining 8 checkpoints to ensure epidemic prevention and control; traffic diversion to limit vehicles entering Vinh City; temporarily suspending religious activities; strengthening organization, patrolling, and strictly handling violations of epidemic prevention and control...

At the meeting, the members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control all agreed with the proposal to stop applying social isolation according to Directive 16 and switch to applying Directive 15 in Vinh City. However, it is necessary to strengthen inspection and handling of violations in epidemic prevention and control, especially among cadres and party members. Good management at traditional markets, management of sources of infection from outside the area.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long spoke at the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

Assessing the high risk of the epidemic, especially from outside, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long said that it is necessary to strictly manage people entering/exiting the province, not just Vinh City. Research on establishing control points at the gateways to/from the province. Strictly manage epidemic prevention and control work at production and business establishments, industrial parks...

INITIAL STEPS TO CONTROL THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Concluding the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Duc Trung - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee assessed that the work of preventing and fighting the Covid-19 epidemic in the province, especially in Vinh City, has been carried out drastically, synchronously and promptly. And up to this point, the situation has been initially controlled. However, the general assessment is that there are still potential risks of complications. Therefore, we must not be subjective, continue to implement strict and effective measures to control and soon repel the Covid-19 epidemic.

Vinh City has strictly implemented the province's instructions on social distancing, contributing to gradually controlling the epidemic in the area. That is, identifying the source of infection, assessing the situation; Tracing, detecting, isolating, blocking, and isolating to gradually control the epidemic, although there are still new cases.

Based on the developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung allowed the relaxation from Directive 16 to Directive 15 for Vinh City, with the view of tightening immediately but loosening gradually. The application time is from 0:00 on July 3.

This decision is based on a correct assessment of the Covid-19 epidemic situation in the city in terms of control potential, identifying sources of infection, screening tests for people...

Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung concluded the meeting. Photo: Pham Bang

However, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also requested Vinh City to continue implementing effective epidemic prevention measures, and to identify blockade and quarantine locations within the city. In addition, it is necessary to organize appropriate checkpoints; strictly manage the activities of traditional markets and wholesale markets because these are high-risk areas; and crowded activities with the view of not being negligent or subjective.

In addition to implementing the contents of Directive 15 of the Prime Minister, Vinh City must issue documents regulating and guiding other measures to be applied in the city. The provincial Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control will review and evaluate the actual conditions after a period of implementation to decide on appropriate measures.

For the entire province, appropriate zoning, blockade, and testing measures must be implemented. In tracing work, it is necessary to coordinate with tracing teams and carry out thoroughly and thoroughly. The zoning work must be broad but the blockade and isolation must be as narrow as possible, with focus and key points.

Organize to control the source of infection well, especially the risk from outside, with the view of not being subjective or negligent. Localities must manage and closely monitor the sources of infection that have returned to the area. Set up checkpoints at the entrance/exit gates and important points to closely monitor people entering/exiting the province.

Authorities on duty at Covid-19 prevention checkpoints. Photo: Tien Dong

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee also requested the health sector and localities to identify subjects for centralized quarantine in the right direction, organize quarantine according to regulations, and strictly control inside to avoid cross-infection. The Public Security sector must take the lead in ensuring security and order inside and outside the centralized quarantine area.

Appreciating the initiative of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department in propaganda work in recent times, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested closer coordination between agencies to provide quick, clear and transparent information to the media. To raise people's awareness and participate more actively in disease prevention and control. Combined with that is to strengthen inspection, strictly handle violations and widely publicize to serve as a deterrent and education.

Regarding vaccination, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee stated that priority should be given to those who have received the first dose to maximize effectiveness; continue to give the first dose to the remaining cases but prioritize the frontline forces against the epidemic. Relevant sectors coordinate with the health sector to deploy the construction of Field Hospital No. 2, located in Nghia Dan district.

In just about 2 weeks, Field Hospital No. 1 was completed and put into operation. Photo: Trung Thanh

Proactively develop a plan to implement Resolution No. 68 of the Government on supporting employees and employers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition, continue to support cases in difficult circumstances, those suffering from serious illnesses... in conditions appropriate to the actual conditions of the province.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested strict management of Covid-19 prevention and control work at enterprises and industrial parks; enterprises organize transportation and accommodation for workers in a centralized manner to ensure effective epidemic prevention. Create favorable conditions for students to participate in the High School Graduation Exam. The Department of Education and Training organizes the High School Graduation Exam safely, effectively, and in accordance with regulations.