On May 20, the Department of Health of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province issued an urgent dispatch to district-level localities, units, and medical facilities on proactively implementing COVID-19 prevention and control in the area.
The Department of Health proposed the Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC) to strengthen the situation to closely monitor the situation; Implement measures to prevent and combat CIVI-19 epidemic at health and community facilities. Closely coordinate with Pasteur Institute of Ho Chi Minh City regularly analyze the situation and assess risks to implement appropriate prevention measures. At the same time, training and improving the capacity of health workers on supervision, detection, investigation of cases of disease, handling outbreaks ...
Hospitals and medical centers have increased infection prevention measures (especially through the respiratory tract) in medical examination and treatment facilities. There are solutions to ensure safety for high-risk patients; increase external hygiene, room hygiene, arrange appropriate departments...
Localities strengthen monitoring of local situations and strengthen the implementation of epidemic prevention measures in the community. Guide, organize propaganda and recommend the implementation of personal precautions at public places, entertainment, tourism, public transport...
People are advised to limit large gatherings if not necessary, wear masks in public places, etc., proactively monitor their health status to prevent COVID-19 for themselves and those close to them. When there are signs of cough and fever, go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
