Don't panic, but don't be careless or subjective about the Covid-19 epidemic

The number of Covid-19 cases has been on the rise recently; the risk of new strains of Covid-19 entering the province is very high, which could cause a large-scale outbreak. To protect public health, the health sector and related sectors, and localities in the province have strengthened measures to respond to the epidemic in accordance with the actual situation, and promoted propaganda to raise people's awareness of disease prevention.

People should wear masks in public places to prevent Covid-19 infection. Photo: Kim Ly

According to information from the World Health Organization (WHO), in the past month, the world has recorded more than 25,000 cases of Covid-19 infection in many countries. Notably, the Covid-19 epidemic is breaking out strongly in Thailand with the number of cases 5 times higher than the number of diarrhea cases, 10 times higher than the flu and 30 times higher than the number of food poisoning cases, causing a series of deaths and the rapid spread of some new variants.

In our country, although no concentrated outbreaks have been recorded, the number of cases is increasing, averaging about 20 cases/week, no severe cases have been recorded and no new variants have been detected.

The Ministry of Health has issued a notice on the epidemic situation and requested localities to step up measures to monitor and control Covid-19 infectious diseases, and to educate people to properly implement 5 recommendations to prevent the disease.

With its geographical location adjacent to the capital Hanoi and being a trading and transit point for many provinces and cities, the risk of Covid-19 epidemic entering our province from other areas is very high.

Accumulated from the beginning of 2025 to now, the whole province has recorded 39 Covid-19 cases in the districts and cities: Phuc Yen, Vinh Tuong, Tam Duong, Vinh Yen, Binh Xuyen, Yen Lac, Lap Thach.

Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of Covid-19 cases/suspected cases has decreased, however, from May 17 to now, 34 more cases have been recorded positive for Covid-19. The cases are being treated stably, there are no cases of severe illness or death.

However, these are just statistics. According to the health sector, the actual number of cases in the community may be higher because many cases tested positive for Covid-19 but did not declare to medical facilities.

Dr. Nguyen Van Truong, Director of the Provincial Center for Disease Control, said: "Currently, entering the summer vacation period, people's demand for tourism, travel, and trade increases, increasing the risk of disease transmission. Hot weather also creates favorable conditions for viruses to develop.

Many people do not maintain the habit of wearing masks in public places and regularly disinfecting their hands. At the same time, the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines is limited, usually decreasing after about 6 months after vaccination, so community immunity has now weakened.

In order to effectively control the Covid-19 epidemic and other dangerous infectious diseases, the Provincial Center for Disease Control coordinates with local medical facilities to closely monitor the epidemic situation, especially for cases with clinical symptoms, traveling from epidemic areas to the locality.

Improve the effectiveness of diagnosis and testing to promptly detect new strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus; at the same time, step up propaganda to raise awareness of disease prevention in the community."

At the Provincial General Hospital, the hospital strengthens the implementation of the Department of Health's direction on disease prevention and control; ensures the organization of admission, isolation, and active treatment, minimizing cases of severe complications and deaths; implements measures to prevent cross-infection for medical staff and patient caregivers according to regulations for group B infectious diseases.

At the same time, ensure that medicines, chemicals, and equipment are ready for emergency and treatment according to the "4 on-site" principle. Develop a response scenario for the Covid-19 epidemic when many cases and serious complications appear with guidance and direction from the Department of Health and the Provincial People's Committee.

The Department of Health recommends that people not panic about the epidemic situation but should not be negligent or subjective about Covid-19 and other infectious diseases.

People need to take good preventive measures as recommended by the Ministry of Health, including: Wearing masks in public places, on means of transport and at medical facilities; limiting gatherings in crowded places (if not necessary); washing hands regularly with clean water, soap or antiseptic solution; increasing physical activity, training, and proper nutrition. When having symptoms of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, go immediately to the nearest medical facility for timely examination, monitoring, and treatment...

Quynh Huong

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