To strengthen prevention and control Covid-19

On August 4, the Department of Health issued a document directing health facilities in the province to continue strengthening the prevention and control of Covid-19. According to the Department of Health, currently there is no case of Covid-19 in Binh Duong. However, the risk of disease spread from neighboring provinces and cities to Binh Duong is still very high.

In order to carry out the prevention and control of Covid-19 disease in a timely and effective manner in the current situation, the Department of Health requires medical examination and treatment facilities in the province to organize the reception and diversion of patients and rooms. Avoid cross-contamination in health facilities. For patients presenting with respiratory tract infection, separate examination areas should be arranged and samples taken if epidemiological factors are present. General hospitals (including private hospitals), district health centers will arrange at least 10 beds for treatment at the unit, with the provincial general hospital for isolation areas for treatment 40 bed. Specialized hospitals and general clinics arrange isolation beds according to the capacity of the unit; provide adequate personal protective equipment for medical staff, ensure absolute safety for medical staff, especially for medical workers who have contact with patients with epidemiological factors,

At the same time, health facilities in the province should strictly implement measures to prevent and control epidemics for health workers, patients, their family members, clients to transact.

Reported by Cam Ly – Translated by Vi Bao