Vinh City residents strictly implement epidemic prevention measures when the first positive case is detected.

At the wardHa Huy Tap(Vinh City), immediately after the Covid-19 infection case appeared, the authorities blocked off 8 blocks of the ward and took samples for Covid-19 testing. The chemical defense force of the 38th Chemical Battalion - Military Region 4 Command mobilized 4 specialized vehicles to spray disinfectant chemicals in the entire residential area and public areas.

Authorities took the cases to quarantine at Ha Huy Tap Ward Health Station on the morning of June 14. Photo: Quang An

According to the reporter's records, the streets in Ha Huy Tap ward were deserted on the morning of June 14, except for the halls of the blocks - where people took samples for testing. Markets in the ward that had been frequented by patients have now been blocked or the traders have proactively closed their shops temporarily. Manybusiness storeon the streets also "doors closed".

The chemical defense force of the 38th Chemical Battalion - Military Region 4 Command mobilized specialized vehicles to spray disinfectant chemicals in the entire residential area and public areas in Ha Huy Tap ward. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Nguyen Thai Hoc, owner of a fruit shop at No. 7, Ha Huy Tap Street, said: "Although this item is not on the list of items that must be suspended according to the document of the Provincial People's Committee, however, after hearing the news of a positive case of Covid - 19 in Vinh City, I mobilized my family to clear the shop and close the shop from today, the health of my family and myself is paramount...".

Many shops on Ha Huy Tap Street proactively stopped operating this morning even though they were not on the list of shops that had to stop operating. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Nguyen Thai Hoc, owner of a fruit shop in Ha Huy Tap ward, voluntarily closed his shop and stopped selling to ensure safety. Photo: Quang An

According to epidemiological investigation, NTM patient had drunk beer atGoong Lakeon the evening of June 5. After receiving the information, the People's Committee of Truong Thi ward decided to hold an urgent meeting on the morning of June 14 to synchronously deploy epidemic prevention measures.

Mr. Hoang Anh Tien - Chairman of the People's Committee of Truong Thi Ward said: The Ward has sent functional forces to conduct inspections and reviews and has identified the beer bar that the Covid-19 patient visited on the evening of June 5. Currently, the owner of this beer bar has beensample testingand quarantined in Nghi Duc commune. In addition, the authorities are continuing to trace the remaining cases and disinfect the beer hall area.

The "Toan Beo" beer bar area - where the Covid-19 patient ate and drank on the evening of June 5 - has stopped operating according to the document of the Provincial People's Committee. Photo: Quang An

Other shops on Phan Dang Luu Street, although allowed to sell take-out, proactively closed and stopped business to prevent the epidemic on the morning of June 14. Photo: Quang An

According to records, beer shops around Goong Lake have strictly complied with the direction of the Provincial People's Committee to stop operating. Although before the positive case was detected, some shops were still open for take-out sales, but now, the shops have completely closed.

At some markets and stores selling necessities in Vinh City, on the morning of June 14, there was a phenomenon of people gathering to buy food after hearing the news of the first positive case. However, this situation only lasted for a short time, Vinh City residents all seriously implemented epidemic prevention measures when going shopping.

Vinh City residents strictly comply with take-out sales and do not eat on-site to prevent the epidemic as directed. Photo: Quang An

Through the discussion, Ms. Tran Thi Cam Tu - Vice Chairman of Vinh City People's Committee said: Immediately after there was a positive case of Covid - 19 in Vinh City, we directed the blockade of some areas of Ha Huy Tap Ward and deployed sample collection for testing. For other wards and communes, it is required to quickly trace those who have been in close contact with Covid - 19 infected cases and strengthen the screening of Ha Tinh people working in the area, at the same time continue to strictly implement the medical declaration for people from Ha Tinh to Vinh City from May 31 to present.

For shops and business owners, it is necessary to strictly close down the services on the list of temporarily suspended operations. City residents should not panic or worry but should stay calm, implement epidemic prevention measures well, limit going out when not really necessary to join hands with authorities at all levels to fight the epidemic.

Quang An