The army will spray disinfectant on a large scale in Vinh City.

On June 18, the People's Committee of Nghe An province issued a plan to spray disinfectants to prevent and combat the Covid-19 epidemic in Vinh City. According to the plan, the disinfection will be carried out on a large scale, lasting 3 days (from June 19 to June 21), and will be undertaken by the military.

Accordingly, most of the headquarters of agencies from ward and commune levels to the headquarters of the Provincial Party Committee, Provincial People's Committee... will be disinfected. In addition, the military force will also spray disinfectant at locations such as main traffic routes, schools, hospitals, markets, bus stations, entertainment areas, restaurants, hotels, crowded areas... to prevent Covid-19.

Nghe An will spray disinfectant chemicals over a large area. Photo: Thanh Cuong

Nghe An has recorded 20 Covid-19 patients in this outbreak. On June 18 alone, there were 13 patients. Of these, 11 patients were in Vinh City. What is worrying is that the source of infection for many patients is still unknown, while their travel schedules are very complicated, with contact with many people.

Wards in Vinh City with Covid-19 patients include Ha Huy Tap Ward, Hung Binh Ward, Hung Phuc Ward, Hung Dung Ward, and Dong Vinh Ward.