Nghe An: Highlights September 13

*KThere was no emotional outburst like many localities when social distancing measures were lifted, Nghe An people welcomed the event of "the first day of being allowed to go out" quite calmly. This, in addition to many people worrying about the existence of F0 in the community, is also due to the "15+" policy on continuingtighten epidemic prevention and controlof some localities, including Vinh City.

Although Vinh City has switched to social distancing according to Directive 15, 14 checkpoints at the city's entrance and exit and 29 checkpoints connecting to Nghi Loc and Hung Nguyen districts will continue to be maintained. Photo: Tien Dong

*COn the afternoon of September 13, Vinh City People's Committee decidedDismantle 29 checkpoints on inter-village and inter-commune roads bordering Hung Nguyen and Nghi Loc districts.established by the People's Committees of wards and communes, and continue to maintain the operation of 14 checkpoints on main roads established by the City People's Committee.

These checkpoints are responsible for medical control of people from other provinces, people coming to and returning from epidemic areas that are implementing Directive 16 and higher. The control content is implemented according to the instructions of the Department of Transport and the Department of Health. For now, if there is no valid QR code, a negative test certificate within 72 hours is required...

Traffic jam at the checkpoint on Highway 46 in Hung Chinh commune. Photo: Quang An

*TIn response to that request, on the morning of September 13, many hospitals and medical facilitiesCrowds of people rushed to get testedCovid-19. There are even places where people are crowded together and do not ensure social distancing requirements.

At Vinh City General Hospital, many people crowded together waiting for their turn to be tested. Photo: Quang An

*LIVEIn another development, today is also the day that private medical facilities haveallowed to operate again.Nghe An Department of Health also requires clinics to strictly implement current regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control, to prevent infection of medical staff and spread of the disease to the community.

Medical facilities must regularly take samples for testing of both staff and patients. Photo: TH

*TVinh city requiresrandom testingfor workers in industrial parks - this is one of the many contents of Plan No. 207/KH-UBND of Vinh City People's Committee issued on September 12 on adjusting measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic in the area. The city requires random testing every 7 days for 20% of the unit's workers.

Workers in industrial parks must wear masks and strictly follow epidemic prevention measures. Photo: Quang An

*VThere are still many conflicting opinions and concerns about the work of issuing documents and directing epidemic prevention and control by the Vinh City People's Committee. However, objectively, it can be seen that the local leaders are on the right track.Lessons from effective disease controlCovid-19 in Vinh city" - is the sharing on this issue of an officer of the Vinh City Party Committee's Propaganda Department.

Vinh City during the days of social distancing. Photo: Le Thang

*DIn order for the epidemic prevention and control work to be highly effective, information and propaganda play an important role. In the context of establishing a normal environment, propaganda work needs to continue to be pioneering and innovative. On September 13, the Propaganda Department of Nghe An Provincial Party Committee issued Official Dispatch No. 574-CV/BTGTU on urgingpropaganda to prevent and fight Covid-19 epidemicin the new phase.

Health Department leaders inspect epidemic prevention and control work. Photo: Thanh Cuong

*TIn the field of education, at this time, although the People's Committee of Nghe An province has issued new instructions on adjusting measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic, the reopening of schools is still being considered by localities to implement.ensure student safetyThis shows that the provincial education sector is trying to find a way to ensure safety for students returning to school.

Students in Anh Son district are given separate paths to school. Photo: PV