As reported by the Department of Health, in the past 7 days (from January 10, 2022 to January 16, 2022), the province had 418 new cases through RT-PCR test (down 30.7% from last week); on average 60 cases per day; 10,599 cases of recovery, discharge, completion of quarantine (including rapid test cases), on average 1,514 cases of recovery, discharge, and completion of quarantine per day.
During the week, 70 cases of F0 were detected in the community through RT-PCR, an average of 10 cases per day; down 41.2% from last week. The province has deployed Covid-19 vaccination with more than 2.6 million 1st doses; 2.1 million 2nd doses and 888,000 3rd doses.
Overview of the meeting
In the coming time, in addition to preparing a plan for monitoring and prevention of Omicron variant under the guidance of the Ministry of Health; speeding up the vaccination schedule of 100,000 doses/day, completing the target of 100% of subjects receiving the 3rd dose in February 2022, the Department of Health has synchronously implemented solutions to ensure people's health during the Nham Dan Lunar New Year 2022.
Specifically, directing affiliated units to closely monitor the pandemic situation, review and make a list and manage high-risk groups for timely support; strictly implement quarantine at places of residence and concentrated quarantine areas. Improving the treatment capacity of medical facilities, distributing treatment flow, effectively distributing route and classifying patients' risks right from the time of admission; promptly updating the instructions on treatment regimens as prescribed by the Ministry of Health. Preparing and fully stocking up on supplies, chemicals, and equipment to meet the needs of anti-pandemic and be ready to respond to the scenario of the new Omicron variant, which increases hospital admissions. Strengthening inspection, preventing and strictly handling violations of food safety.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Loc Ha gives a directing speech at the meeting
Giving a directing speech at the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha assessed that the pandemic situation in the province continued to have positive changes, the number of infections and deaths decreased markedly. However, the Covid-19 pandemic is unprecedented and the development is very unpredictable, therefore, not to be subjective or negligent, the Health branch needs to actively monitor the situation of the pandemic and direct the Ministry of Health to advise the Provincial Steering Committee to have timely solutions to deal with the Omicron variant. Branches, levels and localities focus on many drastic and synchronous solutions in pandemic prevention and control, ensuring the safety of people's health on the occasion of the Nham Dan Lunar New Year 2022. Paying special attention to people with underlying diseases and the elderly. Consolidating and completing treatment areas in a comprehensive way to always be in a state of readiness to deal with the epidemic.
Reported by Yen Nhi - Translated by Nguyen Trang