3 Covid-19 positive cases detected at school in Ba Ria - Vung Tau

On May 21, the Ba Ria City Medical Center (Department of Health of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province) said that Ba Ria City has just recorded 3 positive cases of Covid-19 studying at the same high school.

Immediately after detecting the outbreak at the above-mentioned high school, the Ba Ria City Medical Center deployed outbreak handling activities from May 19 to 27, including the school and three related households in Long Phuoc commune, Hoa Long commune and Phuoc Nguyen ward (Ba Ria city, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province).

On May 18, medical staff conducted an epidemiological investigation at the school and households. Initial results showed that there were no new cases other than the three cases mentioned above. However, screening for at-risk individuals is still ongoing to thoroughly localize and control the epidemic.

Since May 19, disinfection and environmental sanitation activities have been carried out simultaneously in schools, patient's homes and surrounding areas. Medical staff have directly instructed people to use Cloramin B and disinfectant solutions to clean surfaces, houses and household items. Patients are required to wear masks, self-isolate at home for at least 5 days and limit contact with others until the end of the 10th day from the onset of symptoms or positive test results.

The medical team also strengthened epidemic surveillance for 8 days, closely monitoring the appearance of new cases and compliance with disinfection at home and school.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/phat-hien-3-ca-duong-tinh-covid-19-tai-truong-hoc-o-ba-ria-vung-tau-20250521131920777.htm