Two more pharmacies in Nghe An had their licenses revoked for violating epidemic prevention regulations.

On the afternoon of October 2, the Nghe An Department of Health issued a Decision to revoke the operating license. At the same time, the Department Inspectorate also issued a Decision to impose administrative penalties with a total fine of 10 million VND for 2 pharmacies violating epidemic prevention regulations.

The pharmacies that were handled were Toan Phuong Private Pharmacy (Hai Giang 2 block, Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town) and the Pharmacy of Nghe An Pharmaceutical - Medical Equipment Trading Joint Stock Company, located at Mai Trang market, Nghi Xuan commune, Nghi Loc district.

Hai Giang 2 Block is the epicenter of the epidemic in Cua Lo. Photo: Contributor

These pharmacies were handled due to their connection to the cluster of Covid-19 cases in Nghi Hai ward, Cua Lo town and Nghi Xuan commune, Nghi Loc district, announced by authorities on September 30.

Specifically, according to the conclusion of the Health Department Inspectorate, these pharmacies sold cough, fever, flu medicine, etc. without requiring buyers to declare their health, measure their body temperature, or exploit epidemiological information of those who needed to use the medicine; did not provide information about users and buyers of cough, fever, flu medicine, etc. to the Health Centers of districts, cities, and towns to promptly detect, screen, trace, isolate, and take samples for testing of suspected cases of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection.

Previously, on September 28, the Department of Health also issued decisions to revoke the operating licenses and administratively sanction 3 pharmaceutical business establishments in Vinh city for similar violations.