Residents in Quang Ninh border province take quick COVID-19 tests
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(VOVWORLD) - More than 3,000 local people in the northern border province of Quang Ninh who recently returned from Da Nang have taken part in quick COVID-19 tests in order to halt the transmission of the virus among the wider community.
Quang Ninh confirmed on August 4 a total of 4,221 people have returned to the locality from Da Nang and Quang Nam since July 1. Of the figure, 3,272 people who are yet to pass the 14-day isolation period have been tested to detect signs of the virus.
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Residents strictly follow medical recommendations, sitting one to two metres apart while waiting for tests in Ha Long city.
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Both adults and children volunteer to undergo rapid COVID-19 tests.
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Residents are required to a medical declaration before tests.
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 SARS-CoV-2 test kits are utilized to detect the virus. |
If someone tests positive, he/she will be transferred to hospital for quarantine and PCR tests to confirm the results.
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A healthcare station in Hong Hai ward of Ha Long city sees 130 specimens taken on August 4. All 25 suspect cases had previously tested negative through the PCR testing method.
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 Each resident is able to receive their test results in 15 minutes. |
Locals who complete a quick test are still required to isolate at home and update authorities on their health status.
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Between August 2 and 4, as many as 3,269 people had taken rapid COVID-19 tests, including 2,475 individuals who test negative, and 794 cases who are still waiting for their results.
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Quang Ninh hopes to complete testing for all returnees from Da Nang and Quang Nam on August 5. Other people showing symptoms such as a fever, a cough, or shortness of breath will have quick tests conducted before August 10.
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