Nghe An: Highlights of September 13th

*KUnlike many other localities where social distancing measures were lifted, people in Nghe An welcomed the "first day of going out" quite calmly. This was partly due to concerns about the continued presence of COVID-19 cases in the community, and partly because of the "15+" policy regarding continued monitoring.Strengthening epidemic prevention and control measures.of several localities, including Vinh City.

Although Vinh City has shifted to implementing social distancing measures according to Directive 15, 14 checkpoints controlling entry and exit at the city's gateways and 29 checkpoints connecting with Nghi Loc and Hung Nguyen districts continue to be maintained. Photo: Tien Dong

*COn the afternoon of September 13th, the People's Committee of Vinh City decided...29 checkpoints on inter-village and inter-commune roads bordering Hung Nguyen and Nghi Loc districts have been dismantled.The People's Committees of the wards and communes have established checkpoints, while the 14 checkpoints established by the City People's Committee continue to operate on the main roads.

These checkpoints are tasked with conducting health checks on people from outside the province, and those arriving from and returning from epidemic areas implementing Directive 16 and higher. The checks are carried out according to the guidelines of the Department of Transport and the Department of Health. Initially, if a valid QR code is unavailable, a negative test result obtained within 72 hours will be required...

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

*TIn response to that request, on the morning of September 13th, at many hospitals and medical facilities...A large number of people rushed to get tested.Covid-19. Even at some testing sites, people were crowding together, failing to maintain social distancing.

At Vinh City General Hospital, a large crowd of people jostled while waiting for their turn to be tested. Photo: Quang An

*LIVEIn another development, today also marks the day that private medical facilities haveThey are allowed to resume operations.The Nghe An Department of Health also requested that clinics strictly adhere to current regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control, ensuring that healthcare workers are not infected and that the disease does not spread to the community.

Healthcare facilities must regularly collect samples for testing from both staff and patients. Photo: TH

*TVinh city authorities requestrandom testFor workers in industrial zones – this is one of many provisions in Plan No. 207/KH-UBND issued by the People's Committee of Vinh City on September 12th regarding the adjustment of measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic in the area. The city requires that 20% of the unit's workforce be randomly tested every 7 days.

Workers in industrial zones must wear masks and strictly adhere to disease prevention measures. Photo: Quang An

*VThere are still many differing opinions and concerns regarding the issuance of documents and directives on epidemic prevention and control by the Vinh City People's Committee. However, objectively speaking, it can be seen that the local leadership is heading in the right direction.Lessons from effective disease control"Covid-19 in Vinh City" – these are the comments on this issue from an official of the Propaganda Department of the Vinh City Party Committee.

Vinh City during the social distancing period. Photo: Le Thang

*DInformation and communication play a crucial role in achieving high effectiveness in epidemic prevention and control. In the context of establishing a normal environment, communication efforts need to continue to be at the forefront and innovative. On September 13th, the Propaganda Department of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee issued Official Document No. 574-CV/BTGTU urging the implementation of these measures.Propaganda on preventing and controlling the Covid-19 epidemic.in the new phase.

Leaders of the Department of Health inspect the work of epidemic prevention and control. Photo: Thanh Cuong.

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

Students in Anh Son district are assigned separate routes to school. Photo: PV