Nghe An: Tracing nearly 400 F1 of the community case cluster

Morning of January 1st,Nghe An80 new Covid-19 cases were recorded, including 19 community cases. Notably, there were 12 community cases in Dien Yen commune, Dien Chau district, bringing the total number of F0 in this locality to 39 patients in just a few days.

After receiving the test results, Dien Yen commune quarantined the areas where the epidemic appeared, organized disinfection spraying, and focused on tracing cases of contact with the patient.

Mr. Le Duc Hung - Vice Chairman of Dien Yen Commune People's Committee said: "Currently, the epidemic has appeared in 12/12 hamlets in the area, the F0s are mainly students, recently, they have played and come into contact with each other while studying in person, which has spread the epidemic. Currently, the locality has stopped in-person learning for all 3 levels of education in the area including preschool, primary and secondary school to fight the epidemic..."

Taking samples for testing at Dien Yen Secondary School, Dien Chau District. Photo: QA

In recent days, Dien Yen commune has taken samples for testing of about 3,000 people, including school students and their relatives, and those in close contact with patients.

The tracing work has also been thoroughly carried out by the locality. Up to now, 370 F1 cases of the patients have been identified, the number of F1 cases is expected to increase as patients are still declaring. Currently, all F1 cases are being quarantined at home and must strictly implement epidemic prevention measures.

"Due to the large number of F1 cases, distributed throughout the hamlets and quarantined at home, the locality is paying special attention to monitoring people's quarantine. All commune officials have been assigned to be on duty in each hamlet, coordinating with the community Covid-19 team to patrol and monitor people's quarantine, promptly handling cases of non-compliance with epidemic prevention measures..." Mr. Hung added.

Mr. Pham Xuan Sanh - Vice Chairman of the People's CommitteeDien Chau districtsaid: Dien Yen commune is currently the locality with the most complicated epidemic in the district, therefore, Dien Chau district is focusing on human resources, material resources, and means to support this locality in fighting the epidemic. In particular, focusing on tasks including propaganda to raise people's awareness of good compliance with home isolation, minimizing unnecessary travel, especially during the New Year holiday. In addition, the locality must focus on testing in high-risk areas to promptly separate F0s from the community.

"In parallel with anti-epidemic measures, localities, organizations and unions need to ensure social security for people when organizing home quarantine, promptly support food and necessities for households in difficult circumstances, lonely elderly people... so that people can feel secure to join hands with the government to fight the epidemic, promptly control the outbreak so that they can celebrate Tet and enjoy the upcoming Spring," Mr. Sanh emphasized.