A decoration promoting the upcoming SEA Games 31. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Medical agencies have been asked tobuild a specific COVID-19 prevention and control plan corresponding with thatof regional countries, in preparation for the upcoming 31st Southeast AsianGames (SEA Games 31).
Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son made therequest during an April 4 meeting of the Medical and Anti-Doping Sub-Committee of the Games regardingCOVID-19 prevention measures during the regional event, which saw the participationof representatives of the departments of health of the 12 host localities.
The Ministry of Health has compiled a work plan serving thecoming Games, according to Assoc. Prof. Dr Luong Ngoc Khue, Director of theMinistry’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment.
At the meeting (Photo: viettimes.vn)The sub-committee is tasked with providing health care fordelegates, athletes and staff engaging in the sporting event, as well ascurbing the spread of diseases, particularly COVID-19, during the Games.
It must guarantee food safety, appoint personnel and prepareequipment to carry out its tasks during the event.
As the capital city of Hanoi will host the largest number ofcompetitions, the municipal Health Department has been asked to devise specificscenarios for the opening and closing ceremonies.
SEA Games 31, themed “For a stronger South East Asia”, willrun in Hanoi and 11 neighbouring localities from May 12 to 23. It will feature40 sports with 526 events and expect to attract around 10,000 participants. Thebiennial event was initially slated for late 2021 but delayed due to thepandemic’s impact./.
