Nghe An promotes propaganda to raise people's awareness in Covid-19 prevention

On January 30, the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department sent a document to the Propaganda Departments of districts, cities and towns; press agencies in the province, the Fatherland Front and provincial-level organizations on promoting propaganda work to prevent and combat epidemics.Covid-19 epidemic in the new situation.

Accordingly, the Propaganda Department of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee requested propaganda units to raise awareness and responsibility of Party committees, Party organizations, agencies, organizations, cadres, Party members and people about the situation, dangerous nature, urgency and harmful effects of the Covid-19 epidemic, especially the new strains that have appeared and are spreading at a very fast rate globally, including Vietnam.

Youth Union members promote Covid-19 prevention. Photo: PV

Through propaganda, promoting the combined strength of the entire political system and society, affirming the efforts and determination of all levels and sectors in disease prevention and control; raising awareness and responsibility of each citizen and community in implementing measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic to proactively and actively prevent, combat and control the epidemic, protect the health of themselves and the community, especially during the Lunar New Year 2021.

The Propaganda Department of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee believes that propaganda work needs to be widespread, timely, accurate, practical, suitable for each subject, each time and specific situation; closely following the developments of the Covid-19 epidemic and the direction and orientation of Party committees, authorities, and Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control steering committees at all levels.

Focus on disseminating some contents such as the complicated and dangerous situation of Covid-19, especially the new strains spreading in the world and in the country; the risks of outbreaks in Nghe An province, so that cadres, party members and people are aware of disease prevention. Disseminate the directives of the Central Government, the Prime Minister, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial People's Committee, the Steering Committee for epidemic prevention at all levels; professional guidance of the Ministry of Health, Nghe An Department of Health.

In the immediate future, it is necessary to focus on disseminating the contents of Directive 05/CT-TTg of the Prime Minister dated January 28 on a number of urgent measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic; Official Dispatch No. 523/UBND-VX dated January 28 of the Provincial People's Committee on implementing the direction of the Prime Minister and the National Steering Committee on strengthening Covid-19 prevention and control.

Painting propaganda posters to prevent and fight Covid-19. Photo courtesy

In particular, it is necessary to focus on contents such as reviewing and making a list of people returning from Hai Duong and Quang Ninh within 14 days, starting from January 15. Reviewing and tightening the implementation of epidemic prevention and control measures in the area, especially at medical facilities, schools, industrial parks, factories, areas with frequent crowds, etc.

Propagating and strictly implementing the "5K" message (mask, disinfection, distance, no gathering, medical declaration), as recommended by the Ministry of Health. Social distancing according to Directives 15 and 16 of the Prime Minister is only implemented in areas where it is necessary to isolate and suppress the epidemic; in areas and localities without high risk, normal socio-economic activities can still be carried out, provided that appropriate preventive measures are strictly ensured as required in Directive 05 of the Prime Minister.

In addition, the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department suggested that it is necessary to propagate and raise awareness of each individual and community, especially residential areas, in preventing and fighting the Covid-19 epidemic. In particular, it is necessary to pay attention to awareness in implementing the "5K" message and installing Bluezone tracing software on phones. Propaganda about the drastic, timely and responsible direction of the Government; the implementation of urgent and effective measures by functional agencies at all levels in responding to the new situation of the Covid-19 epidemic in recent times to create trust and peace of mind among cadres, party members and people about Vietnam's ability to control the Covid-19 epidemic.

Promote and praise good people and good deeds in the prevention and control of Covid-19, especially the forces on the front lines of the epidemic such as medical staff, border guards, military, police, etc. and people who are proactive and responsible in epidemic prevention and control. Actively detect the spread of false information about the Covid-19 epidemic that causes panic in the community or creates incorrect perceptions about epidemic prevention and control; information that takes advantage of the epidemic to defame the Party, the State, authorities at all levels and the epidemic prevention and control work. From there, take measures to propagate orientation and fight against it.