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01/01/2021 - 07:33

People are not confused, subjective about the Covid-19 epidemic

These days, the Long An people are very concerned with the situation of Covid-19 epidemic, especially the cases involving 1440 patients. Although, Long An has presently not recorded a positive case for SARS-CoV-2. People should not be subjective and neglectful, they should also not be too confused and worried. Currently, the whole political system is trying to get involved in the prevention and fighting against the epidemic to protect the community safely.

People are concerned about the epidemic

These days, Long An people pay special attention to the epidemic situation in the province. The average number of views on Long An newspaper in 2 days of December 28-29 is about 44,000 times per day, an increase of about 76 percent compared with the average number of times per day (about 25,000 views per day). In particular, as of the afternoon of December 29, with the news that "Long An traces anyone contacting patient 1440" (published on December 28) has more than 49,000 views, "F1 cases in Long An involve patient 1440 negative for the first time "(posted on December 29th) with nearly 6,000 views.

Besides monitoring news via newspapers, radio, on social networks, not only Long An Newspaper Fan Page but sites like Long An Community, My hometown Long An, Long An Venue, and so on many readers interested in news related to the Covid-19 epidemic and made lively comments on the topic.

Account Thanh Vui Le (Long An Community) commented: "I hope no more illegal entry for everyone to enjoy Tet with family".

Some people are frustrated by the information about patient 1440 avoiding isolation and illegal border crossing. Pham Hieu account (Long An Community page) shared: "Vietnamese people cannot eat Tet with their families because people lack such awareness and responsibility" or Hoang Tran account (Long An Community) also commented: "Strong fine must be applied for others who are planning to leave". Thuong Pham Huynh account (Long An - My Hometown) also said: "It is requested the competent authority to strictly deal with the patient 1440".

The page of My hometown - Long An quoted information from Long An Newspaper

The page of My hometown - Long An quoted information from Long An Newspaper

In particular, people are of great concerned about information on the testing results of F1 cases involving patient 1440. Hoang Anh Thu (Long An location) is excited: "I hope the rest of the tests are negative, they live in LBN (Loi Binh Nhon - PV), so they are very worried", or My Yen (a venue in Long An) also shared: "Congratulations and hope the results are still the same until the end".

Van Tung account (Long An location) hopes: "We wish everyone peace. We also hope everyone consciously learns from experience to keep healthy for themselves and everyone around".

Several Facebook accounts are excited by the news of F1 cases in Long An involving patient 1440 negative for the first time on the Long An Destination page

Several Facebook accounts are excited by the news of F1 cases in Long An involving patient 1440 negative for the first time on the Long An Destination page

It can be said that, the Fan pages also contribute to spreading information about the epidemic situation to readers besides the official information pages. However, the most important thing is that the administrators of social networking sites need to have the wisdom and correct information from the official media to the readers.

Mr. Tran Tuan Kiet - Administrator of Long An Site said: “I choose the source of information from Long An Newspaper to ensure accuracy, safety, avoid rampant reporting that can lead to errors and confusion to readers, especially in today's sensitive time".

Fast tracking, timely isolation F1, F2

Director of the Long An Center for Disease Control - Doctor Huynh Huu Dung said that, before information about the epidemic situation, people should not be confused because specialized branches have quickly traced, identified 3 cases (including a motorbike driver named H. and two mothers and children selling porridge) who exposed to a case of patient 1440.

All 3 of these F1 cases have been centrally isolated, F2 including 24 cases are also isolated at home according to regulations. By professional measures, camera access, F1 and F2 cases are traced and completely isolated.

In addition, facing the illegal entry, when people find it, they need to report it to the local authority to handle it to avoid the risk of the disease spreading in the community.

Long An speedily traces, identifies 3 F1 cases and organizes concentrated isolation, takes samples according to regulations. Illustrated image

Long An speedily traces, identifies 3 F1 cases and organizes concentrated isolation, takes samples according to regulations. Illustrated image

Director of the Long An Center for Disease Control - Doctor Huynh Huu Dung advised people not to be subjective, ignore the epidemic situation, but also not to be too confused and worried.

Facing the Covid-19 epidemic, which is happening very complicatedly in the world, especially when cases of diseases are illegally entered into Vietnam, the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Health called for: High alert for epidemic prevention, when detecting cases of suspected illegal entry, immediately notify the local authorities to organize isolation and timely handling. No subjective, indifferent, proactive implementation of epidemic prevention measures as recommended 5K (Keep wearing face masks – Keep Disinfectants – Keep Distance – Keep away from others – Keep medical declaration). Every Vietnamese citizen, please unanimously be determined to maintain the achievements gained in the prevention and fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.

As of the afternoon of December 29, Long An has not recorded a positive case for SARS-CoV-2. The number of people being isolated at home (by the decision of the People's Committee of the commune) is 19 people (7 in Duc Hoa, 2 in Tan Hung and 10 in Tan An).

The number of people in isolation concentrated in the hospital (Long An General Hospital) is 5 people (Tan An city). In addition, there were 241 people at the concentrated isolation centers, including the Vinh Hung Continuing Education Center (23), the Moc Hoa infantry company (87), the Thanh Hoa youth forestry officer (131).

At the hotel (experts): The number of people in isolation is 44 people (44 experts), of which Happy 2 Hotel is 40, Happy 1 Hotel is 4 people./.

By Pham Ngan – Translated by Duc Tam

Source: https://baolongan.vn/nguoi-dan-khong-hoang-mang-khong-chu-quan-truoc-tinh-hinh-dich-benh-covid-19-a107615.html

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