Provincial Center for Disease Control sprays disinfectants, ensures environmental hygiene after storm No. 5

On the morning of August 28, after storm No. 5 weakened and caused heavy rain in Lao Cai, the provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC) deployed environmental sanitation and sprayed disinfectants in many key areas of Yen Bai ward to prevent disease outbreaks that could occur after floods.

The provincial Center for Disease Control has released 25kg of Cloramin B25% chemical from the warehouse, at the same time, mobilized forces, coordinated with relevant units of Yen Bai Ward to organize spraying of disinfectant chemicals at flooded locations such as: Thanh Nien Street, Yet Kieu Street, Hong Ha Market, Hong Thai Primary School...

The Center for Disease Control (KSBT) of Yen Bai province has released 25kg of 25% Cloramin B chemical and coordinated with local authorities in Yen Bai ward to spray disinfectants in flooded areas after storms, including: Thanh Nien Street, Yet Kieu Street, Hong Ha market, Hong Thai Primary School and crowded places with 25% Cloramin B chemical mixed with 0.5% active chlorine concentration to limit the risk of disease outbreaks after storms.

Staff of Lao Cai Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention mix chemicals and spray disinfectants in crowded areas affected by flooding due to storm No. 5.

In addition to disinfection activities, the Center also strengthens epidemiological surveillance, especially for infectious diseases that are likely to break out after floods such as diarrhea, dengue fever, respiratory diseases, etc. At the same time, it prepares enough chemicals and equipment, distributes them to lower-level medical units, ensuring readiness to respond. In addition, propaganda and guidance for people on water treatment, environmental sanitation, and ensuring food safety are also widely implemented.

With the motto "Proactive - timely - effective", Lao Cai Provincial Center for Disease Control is determined to prevent the outbreak and spread of disease, contributing to protecting people's health during and after storms and floods.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/trung-tam-kiem-soat-benh-tat-tinh-phun-khu-khuan-dam-bao-ve-sinh-moi-truong-sau-bao-so-5-post880710.html