Covid-19-ravaged localities urged to speed up Covid-19 testing

The Ministry of Health has asked Hanoi, HCM City and 21 other localities imposing social distancing regulations for Covid-19 prevention to quicken Covid-19 testing.

The Ministry of Health has asked Hanoi, HCM City and 21 other localities imposing social distancing regulations for Covid-19 prevention to quicken Covid-19 testing.

The call issued by Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long was sent to Hanoi, HCM City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An, Tien Giang, An Giang, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Can Tho, Danang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang, Khanh Hoa, Tay Ninh, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, Bac Lieu, Binh Phuoc, Ben Tre, Ca Mau, Hau Giang and Soc Trang.

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According to the minister, many cities and provinces, particularly those applying social distancing regulations, have hastened the Covid-19 testing. However, some localities have remained slow.

Under the Ministry of Health’s instructions, by September 15, all people in high-risk areas need to be tested for Covid-19 every 2-3 days. Meanwhile, people in other areas need to be tested every 5-7 days.

Localities have to monitor all people who have symptoms of fever, cough and other respiratory problems.

It is necessary to conduct Covid-19 testing for staff at medical facilities, industrial parks and those providing necessities every three days when they face a high risk of Covid-19 infection.