​Thereby, in order to timely detect cases of Covid-19 infection to proactively prevent and control the epidemic, help assess the potential level of the existing F0 in the residential community of Binh Duong province, thereby proposing effective measures to quell and prevent the epidemic from spreading.

Sampling for large-scale testing started from July 1, 2021 (localities and units proactively completed it in 14 days). Expected daily sampling time from 14:00 onwards.

It is expected to sample for 1 million people living in areas with high risk of Covid-19 outbreaks in the community such as: hostel workers, people living around the hostel area, traders in markets or shops around the hostel, bus station areas with a high frequency of daily gatherings etc. Average number of people sampled in 1 day/1 table: 350 - 400 people.

Sampling locations in 24 communes and wards. Specifically, 03 wards of Thu Dau Mot city: Phu Hoa, Hoa Phu, Phu Tan; 04 wards of Thuan An city: Binh Chuan, Binh Hoa, An Phu, Thuan Giao; 05 wards of Tan Uyen town: Tan Phuoc Khanh, Tan Hiep, Tan Vinh Hiep, Thai Hoa, Khanh Binh; 05 communes and wards of Ben Cat town: Tan Dinh, Thoi Hoa, Hoa Loi, An Tay, My Phuoc; 07 wards of Di An city (All wards of Di An city).

Assign the Department of Health to prepare a large-scale sampling plan, mobilize health workers throughout the area (including non-public healthcare) and volunteer student forces to participate, it is expected that 450 sampling teams will be established and distributed to localities. Approve sampling time and locations on the basis of reports from districts, towns and cities. Directing the Provincial Center for Disease Control and medical units inside and outside the public health facilities to mobilize force to take samples and implement the sampling plan to ensure progress and quality. Summarize results and report progress on a daily basis.

Reported by Phuong Chi-Translated by Nguyen Trang