Nghe An: Set up checkpoints to prevent and fight the epidemic, not 'block rivers and ban markets'

From 0:00 on June 8, Nghe An province temporarily suspended non-essential activities in 5 localities bordering Ha Tinh province to prevent and control the epidemic. Accordingly, the province has set up 5 checkpoints at Ben Thuy 1 and 2 bridges, Yen Xuan bridge, Cua Hoi bridge and in Nam Kim commune (bordering Duc Tho district, Ha Tinh) to control,prevention and control of epidemicssick.

A passenger bus is requested to be checked at the Ben Thuy 1 bridge control point. Photo: D.C.

At each checkpoint, there are 6-8 people, including: police, medical staff, military, etc. on duty 24/7.

According to records, most vehicles when stopped at checkpoints, people complied well in coordinating with authorities to measure body temperature and make medical declarations.

Medical staff take body temperature. Photo: D.C.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh, a bus driver with a schedule departing from Quang Binh, happily cooperated when asked to stop for inspection at Ben Thuy 1 bridge checkpoint.

According to Mr. Binh, “The Covid-19 epidemic is becoming more and more complicated, so setting up checkpoints at the gateways like this is beneficial for the community, so that if anything happens, there will be a basis for tracing information. It takes a little time but is necessary at this time. I just hope that the epidemic can be controlled soon.”

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh (left), a bus driver with a schedule departing from Quang Binh, and passengers make health declarations. Photo: D.C.

According to the joint forces at the checkpoints, the inspection is not to “block rivers and ban markets” but to prevent and control epidemics in the current period. The inspection is based on the direction of the Provincial People's Committee, focusing on checking and controlling vehicles carrying passengers from Ha Tinh to not enter the area.

Traffic across Ben Thuy 1 Bridge is still normal. Photo: D.C.

Specifically, the Traffic Police force is responsible for requesting vehicles to stop and guiding them to the checkpoint so that medical staff can measure their body temperature and make medical declarations. People with normal body temperatures will continue to be allowed to move. People with fever or those traveling from epidemic areas will be reported to the local medical center for further inspection and treatment.