This is the directing opinion of Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long at the nationwide online conference on strengthening Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control. At the Khanh Hoa bridge point, representatives of the Department of Health and related units attended the conference.
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Illustrative photo. Photo: Thanh Hien
At the conference, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said that up to now, Vietnam has basically successfully controlled the Covid-19 epidemic. At the same time, it is suggested that, in the coming time, units and localities should focus on implementing 4 contents: Continue to strengthen managing strictly people entering, including legal and illegal entry; prevent cases of disease from illegally entering Vietnam, speed up monitoring and testing cases with suspicious symptoms; strengthening preparation, training for health workers, planning, large-scale sampling, actively testing, ensuring treatment facilities in the event of Covid-19; mobilize the community in epidemic prevention and control ...
According to the Department of Preventive Medicine, as of December 22nd, Vietnam recorded 1,414 cases of Covid-19 (754 entry cases, 660 domestic cases), with 35 deaths. Currently, Vietnam continues to carry out rescue flights from abroad to the country, about 10-16 positive cases per week; maintain quarantine about 16,000 people.
In Khanh Hoa, as of December 22nd, the whole province recorded 64 positive cases with Covid-19. Of which, 48 cases were cured and discharged from hospital; The remaining 16 cases are being isolated and treated at hospitals, clinics and medical centers in the province. In addition, the whole province is currently monitoring and isolating 765 cases at medical facilities, military units, and hotels in the province.
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