On 8.2, information from the People's Committee of Nghe An province said that the province has just issued Official Letter No. 774 instructing to strengthen guidance on measures to protect people's health against the influence of cold and harmful cold.
Accordingly, the provincial People's Committee assigns the Department of Health, the Department of Information and Communications, the People's Committees of districts, cities, towns and relevant units to closely monitor the situation of cold and cold situation in the area and copper Timely information time for people to proactively take measures to prevent and protect health.
Department of Health and relevant units are responsible for guiding the cold season for the community and workers, disseminating these knowledge to health workers at all levels, especially at the grassroots level. , in order to propagate and advise people in the area.
The medical facilities in the area need to be fully arranged with emergency drugs and patient beds, and at the same time preparing vehicles to promptly handle the common emergency cases. In addition, medical examination and treatment must be organized, ensuring the prevention of colds for patients and family members during the medical examination and treatment process at the health facility.
Along with that, the functional agencies also enhance the recommendation of people on the preventive measures to protect the cold season, paying special attention to the groups of objects that are easily affected as the elderly and children.
Before, during and after the Lunar New Year, Nghe An was influenced by many cold and cold spells. Some localities in the mountainous and border areas appeared icy, recognizing the situation of cattle cold.
Besides, the cold weather also increases the number of cases of seasonal flu. According to the Center for Disease Control in Nghe An Province, in January 2025, the whole province recorded 655 cases of influenza.