‘Hanoi must prepare for worse epidemic situation’
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam assessed that Hanoi has fought the epidemic well, but in the context of the complicated epidemic, it is necessary to prepare for a worse situation so as not to be passive.
On the morning of November 2, in cooperation with Hanoi in the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that with the characteristics of a large urban area, it is important for Hanoi to maintain its anti-epidemic results today. “very good”. At this point, the city must still be very vigilant, because the epidemic has penetrated very deeply into society, because yesterday the number of new infections nationwide was more than 5,000. Cities should not be subjective, adapt flexibly, but be safe and take into account worse case scenarios.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at a working session with Hanoi on the morning of November 2. Photo: Phu Khanh
Hanoi has a scenario of 40,000 infections, but according to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, the city still needs to be more careful as it relates to the preparation of medical equipment and supplies. The principle of safe coexistence with epidemics has been proposed before, but each time it differs, before vaccination and after vaccination. There are several principles in epidemic prevention and control that still need to be implemented, namely detection, isolation, and appropriate zoning with flexible and practical adjustments.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that, in addition to the implemented options, Hanoi also needs to practice other options, such as the F1 isolation trial, treating F0 with sufficient conditions at home to develop procedures and train downline healthcare.
Regarding vaccination against Covid-19, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that Hanoi has always been prioritized to provide vaccines from an early age. The Ministry of Health will base on Hanoi’s vaccination schedule to arrange for sufficient vaccines to inject everyone over 18, including people from elsewhere.
Don’t wait for all vaccines or no Covid to send children to school
Hanoi has planned for students in some areas, some classes to return to school with certain special conditions, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam believe that the city needs to continue to evaluate very closely. In terms of anti-epidemic, schools are safe, but security here is controlling and protecting the health of children and society, not the safety of uninfected students.
Analyzing that not being able to go to school greatly affects children’s learning and psychophysiology, the Deputy Prime Minister said that this is a need not only of students but also of families and the workforce. The World Health Organization only recommends vaccination for children 12 to 17 years old, has not officially recommended vaccination for children under 12 years old, so it is not possible to wait for all vaccines or no Covid to send them to school. Hanoi needs to ground itself in reality and gradually open up with a flexible spirit.
Earlier, reporting at the meeting, Hanoi Ministry of Education and Training Director Tran The Cuong said that the city has more than 2,800 schools with about 2.1 million students. In addition, there are about 1.1 million college students and university students in the area. Through a sociological survey, 78% of parents want their children to return to school, 22% of parents are still confused because students have not been vaccinated.
Director of the Hanoi Department of Education and Training Tran The Cuong. Photo: Phu Khanh
On the basis of vaccination against Covid-19 for children, the city will gradually return students to school. In the near future, starting November 8, a number of eligible counties and cities will allow students in the first and last grades (grades 5, 6, 9, 10 and 12) to study directly at the school.
About the translation situation Covid-19 In the area, Health Department Director Tran Thi Nhi Ha informed that from October 11 to now, the average number of cases per day has increased sharply (from October 11 to November 1, an average of 21 cases per day). to 5.7 cases/day in the previous period). Moreover, since October 28 until now, the average number of infections is 33-57 cases/day. The epidemic came in from areas with complex developments and gatherings of people due to the implementation of the easing.
The city currently has 6 case clusters, including: 110 cases in Quoc Oai District; Bach Tru Village, Tien Thang commune, Me Linh district 64 cases; O Cho Dua Ward, Dong Da District 36 cases; Linh Nam Ward, Hoang Mai district 16 cases; Le Duc Tho Street, Nam Tu Liem district 4 cases and Phu Vinh village, An Khanh commune, Hoai Duc district 8 cases.
Director of the Hanoi Ministry of Health Tran Thi Nhi Ha. Photo: Phu Khanh
at the meeting, Hanoi City proposes that the Government arrange early, enough 4.4 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine for cities. Where, the number of vaccine doses for the second dose and the number of people returning to Hanoi after the interval is expected to be around 2.7 million doses; The number of doses injected for children aged 12-18 years is about 1.7 million doses.
Hanoi also proposes the Government to direct the Ministry of Health to provide guidance on how to assess epidemic levels at the district and provincial levels (currently, according to the new guidelines, assessments are only at the commune level and smaller) so that on that basis, steps can be taken, methods appropriate and flexible adaptation; constantly updating treatment regimens, providing specific instructions on the frequency and rate of nCoV screening tests with target groups…
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