A day at locked-down commune in Vietnam amid Covid-19

Thứ Hai, 17/02/2020, 10:34
PSNews – Since February 13, Vinh Phuc Province has locked down Son Loi Commune in Binh Xuyen District, where six people have contracted the new coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Senior Colonel Dinh Ngoc Khoa, Director of the Vinh Phuc Provincial Police Department, member of the Vinh Phuc Provincial Steering Committee for COVID-19 prevention and control, inspects key checkpoints around the commune and directs the tasks of ensuring security and order in Son Loi Commune.

The Son Loi Commune is quarantined for 20 days, from February 13. The working mission at each checkpoint also prepares appropriate measures to handle cases emerging. 

Health workers often spray disinfecting chemicals along the roads to the commune.

Some police and military’s tents have temporarily been set up on the side of the roads.

During the quarantined time, all people of Son Loi commune will be provided with food and other necessities.

The local police force has also set up 12 checkpoints and mobilized 352 officers from the local police and military units, health sector and communal officials to control the disease.

Besides, 100 police officers and soldiers are ready to support upon request.

The number 0964921010 of the hotline is always showed on notice boards for people give information about Covid-19.

The working missions offer free facemasks to local people.

Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Phan Dang is checking ID cards of local people and explaining to the people about the quarantine regulations.

The isolation of Son Loi commune is necessary to protect the health of the Son Loi people and the whole community.

The slogan “Go, Vinh Phuc and Binh Xuyen” is often shared by people on social networks these days to encourage the prevention and fight Covid-19 of Vinh Phuc people. 
By An Nhien