Nghe An: Temporarily block a village due to community infection cluster

On the morning of December 26, Nghe An recorded 117 new Covid-19 infections, including 51 community cases, notably 44 community cases recorded in Ban Xet 2 commune, Chau Thang commune, Quy Chau district.

As soon as the test results are available,Chau Thang communetemporarily blockaded the entire Xet 2 village, with a total of 126 households and nearly 600 people, set up checkpoints to control people entering and leaving the area, and assigned forces to be on duty 24/7.

Mr. Sam Van Hung - Chairman of Chau Thang Commune People's Committee said: "A few days ago, in Xet 2 village, there was a case positive for Covid-19. The commune proactively traced and conducted rapid tests on F1s of this case, and the results showed that 8 people were positive. Realizing the complicated situation, the locality reported toQuy Chau districtand CDC Nghe An asked for instructions. After that, medical staff took samples to test people in the village, the result was that there were 44 cases of community Covid-19 infection announced this morning."

Taking samples for testing of F1 cases in Chau Thang commune, Quy Chau district at noon on December 26. Photo: PV

This cluster of community cases is mainly members of one family, estimated at about 20 households. Currently, the locality has traced 188 F1 of the community cases and is taking samples for testing this afternoon (December 26).

Chau Thang Commune is focusing on treating F0s, while F1s have been quarantined at home to ensure epidemic prevention requirements. Students at all three levels in the area, including preschool, primary and secondary schools, have also been given time off to prevent the epidemic.

To ensure the welfare of people who are self-isolating at home, Chau Thang commune has assigned youth union members to be in charge of shipping goods to people. People who need food and necessities will register online or call their neighbors or union members. After the goods are transported to the checkpoint, someone will pick them up and bring them to each house so that people can feel secure in fighting the epidemic./.