Yen Thanh upgrades epidemic level in many hamlets and communes

In recent days, a number of garment workers in Yen Thanh district have tested positive for Covid-19. Photo: XH

In recent days, in Yen Thanh district, there have been many positive cases ofCovid-19 epidemicin the community, especially in 2 communes: Nam Thanh and My Thanh. Many of the cases are workers of An Hung Garment Factory in Cong Thanh commune. Accordingly, localities have actively traced F1, and implemented centralized isolation measures according to regulations. The risk of the epidemic continuing to spread in these localities, as well as many other localities.

Mr. Hoang Van Sam - Chairman of Nam Thanh Commune People's Committee said that from November 26 to now, regarding the positive cases in Tay Ho and Hop Thanh hamlets, the locality has traced more than 160 F1s, who are currently in centralized quarantine. "Through tracing, it shows that the recent F0 cases in the commune mainly spread within families, but there is still a risk of widespread spread, so the commune strictly implements epidemic prevention regulations according to the direction of the health sector", said Mr. Hoang Van Sam.

Nam Thanh Commune uses Kindergarten as a centralized quarantine point for F1 cases. Photo: XH

Therefore, the People's CommitteeYen Thanh districthas just determined the epidemic level of the district according to Resolution No. 128 of the Government, specifically: Upgrading to level 2 for 2 communes: Nam Thanh and My Thanh; level 3 for 2 hamlets: Bac Dinh, Nam Dinh (My Thanh commune) and 2 hamlets Tay Ho, Hop Thanh (Nam Thanh); the remaining 37 communes and towns apply level 1.

On November 30, Yen Thanh district had 10 positive cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of infected people in the district to 387.