Supervising COVID-19 patient quarantine and treatment at Cho Ray Hospital (Photo: VNA)Nga said that since the beginning of April, the number ofnew COVID-19 cases in Ho Chi Minh City has surged, especially from April 14,resulting in a rise in the number of hospitalised patients.
The municipal Department of Health will request thePeople's Committees of wards and communes to review and make a list of people belonging to the groups in their localities to ensure all are fully vaccinated with fourdoses.
To prevent the spread of the pandemic, the CDC alsorecommended each citizen, in addition to being fully vaccinated, must also consciouslytake preventive measures such as washing hands regularly, wearing face masks, keepingdistance, and avoid mass gatherings, especially on holidays and festivals.
In face of a risk of the COVID-19 outbreak after the nationalholidays of Hung Kings Commemoration Day, National Reunification and May Dayfrom April 29 to May 3, the municipal People’s Committee recently sent adispatch requiring leaders of departments, sectors and localities to direct thestrengthening of prevention and control measures during the five-day holiday.
The department will maintain vaccination throughout the holidays.
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases and assigned hospitals wereasked to prepare personnel, and medical equipment and supplies tooperate a hospital for COVID-19 treatment within 24 hours after it isactivated./.
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