According to the report of the Da Nang Department of Health, in just 3 days from May 19 to May 22, 13 cases of COVID-19 were detected in the city.
The increase in cases during the summer tourism season poses a big challenge for epidemic control in the city, which is attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.
In this situation, the Da Nang Center for Disease Control has issued a document advising the Department of Health to request the People's Committees of districts, towns and related departments and branches to proactively strengthen epidemic prevention and control measures.
At the same time, the Department of Health also sent an official dispatch to district and county health centers and medical examination and treatment facilities in the area to strengthen disease control and supervision and be ready to respond when there are unusual situations.
The Da Nang Department of Health especially emphasizes the need to increase communication, in order to raise awareness and responsibility of people in protecting their health.
People are advised not to panic or worry too much but also not to be subjective, need to strictly implement epidemic prevention measures such as wearing masks in public places and on means of transport, washing hands regularly with soap or anti-bacterial solution, limiting large gatherings if not necessary.
In addition, special attention should be paid to groups of elderly people and people with underlying diseases that have not been treated stably and need to be more protected and paid attention to epidemic prevention.
At the same time, the city has also carefully prepared the consolidation of mobile anti-epidemic teams, equipment, machinery, and medical supplies to be ready to deploy timely response measures.
The Ministry of Health also recommends that people take good preventive measures, closely monitor their health and immediately go to medical facilities when there are suspicious signs such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
For those who travel or return from countries with high numbers of cases, they need to voluntarily monitor their health and take appropriate quarantine measures to minimize the risk of infection in the community.
Although the epidemic situation has passed the disease circulation stage, there are still many potential risks, especially during the peak tourist season. Therefore, continuing to maintain serious, proactive and responsible COVID-19 prevention measures is necessary to protect public health as well as maintain a safe environment for tourists and people in Da Nang.
