Hoang Mai implements social distancing, 5 villages are locked down due to the first Covid-19 case in Nghe An

At 11 p.m. on May 6, after an urgent meeting, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long directed the blockade of 5 villages (Tam Tien, Dong Tien, Tan Hai, Tan Thanh, Son Long) of Quynh Lap commune (Hoang Mai town) to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic.

The five locked-down villages have nearly 1,900 households and more than 8,300 people. "Because the remaining villages are isolated, up to 7km away, there is no need to lock down the entire commune," Mr. Long said.

In addition, due to the presence of many F1s working (including the patient's sister-in-law and daughter), Quynh Lap Central Dermatology and Leprosy Hospital will be locked down and no one will be allowed in or out.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long concluded at the meeting. Photo: Tien Hung

Due to the emergence of Covid-19 cases, starting from May 7, the entire Hoang Mai town will implement social distancing according to Directive 15. All students in the town will be off school. Provincial leaders also directed to work all night to trace F1, F2, isolate, take samples for testing, and disinfect the entire Quynh Lap commune.

Nghe An records first Covid-19 case in the community

(Baonghean.vn) - The patient is a man who just left the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases to take care of his wife, who returned to his hometown a week ago.

As reported by baonghean.vn, the first Covid-19 patient recorded in Nghe An was NPQ (47 years old, Quynh Lap commune, Hoang Mai town).

According to epidemiological investigation, from April 14 to April 29, he took care of his wife in room 539, General Infection Department - Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Branch 2 (Kim Chung - Dong Anh - Hanoi). On April 29, the couple took a bus back to their hometown.