Auto mechanic from Thai Son, Do Luong tested negative for SARS-CoV-2
(Baonghean.vn) - At 10:30 p.m. on March 8, the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology sent the Test Result Response Form.
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Spraying disinfectant on vehicles transporting people returning from epidemic areas. Photo: Duc Anh |
Information from Nghe An Department of Health: The Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology has sent the SARS-CoV-2 test result response form to Mr. NCĐ (29 years old, in Thai Son commune, Do Luong district). Accordingly, the result of Mr. NCĐ's sample is negative for influenza virus and negative for SARS-CoV-2.
As reported by Nghe An Newspaper: Mr. NCĐ was the person who had indirect contact with Mr. Duong Dinh Ph. (driver of Covid-19 patient 17 NHN) at a car garage in Hanoi on March 5. Mr. Duong Dinh Ph. is the 20th patient announced.
On March 6, Mr. NCĐ took a bus to Nghe An to attend a friend's wedding in his hometown. After hearing about the 20th patient, Mr. NCĐ proactively quarantined himself. Nghe An health authorities were present to carry out quarantine procedures at the commune health station for Mr. NCĐ, as well as take samples to send to the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology for testing.
With a negative test result, NCĐ must continue to self-isolate at home according to regulations. Currently, NCĐ's health is still normal, with no bad symptoms./.