Quynh Lap coastal commune - the Covid-19 epicenter of Nghe An seen from above
(Baonghean.vn) - The Covid-19 outbreak has disrupted the lives of Quynh Lap residents. However, with the strong measures being implemented to prevent and control the epidemic, Quynh Lap residents firmly believe that their homeland will soon return to peace.
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| Quynh Lap is a coastal commune, located in the Northeast of Hoang Mai town, with an area of over 22 km² and a population of over 10,000 people. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The commune has 2 areas: Quynh Lap A, Quynh Lap B (Dong Hoi Industrial Park) divided into 8 hamlets. This commune specializes in seafaring and fishing. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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Famous for its large-capacity fishing fleets, with a variety of fishing techniques such as purse seine, dragnet, etc., which are highly economically efficient, bringing a prosperous life to the people here. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Quynh Lap also has a coastline stretching from Nghi Son Deepwater Port to Lach Con with a length of 10 km. Quynh Lap beach has not been exploited for tourism so it is still pristine with golden sand beaches and rugged rocky beaches interspersed with each other. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| On May 6, the first case of SARS-CoV2 virus infection in the community in Nghe An was detected here. Patient 3098 was infected with Covid-19 while taking care of his wife at the General Infection Department - Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases, branch 2. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| To contain and prevent the Covid-19 epidemic, the government has locked down 5 villages of Quynh Lap commune including: Tam Tien, Dong Tien, Tan Hai, Tan Thanh, Son Long with nearly 1,900 households and more than 8,300 people. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| In parallel with the lockdown and implementation of social distancing according to Directive 16 of the Prime Minister, Nghe An medical forces have been mobilized and reinforced to 5 villages to conduct medical investigations and collect samples for Covid-19 testing. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The Military Region 4 Command has mobilized chemical defense troops and 3 specialized vehicles to spray disinfectant chemicals in all schools, commune People's Committees,... and other public areas. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| People strictly followed the social distancing order. On main roads, most households closed their doors and locked their doors; many non-essential shops were also closed. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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With the Covid-19 prevention and control measures being implemented synchronously and effectively by the authorities, Quynh Lap residents firmly believe that their homeland will soon return to peace and happiness... Photo: Thanh Cuong |