As per request of the Da Nang administration, 17 households with a combined total of 53 residents in alley No. 90, Dong Da Street, Thuan Phuoc Ward, Hai Chau District, were evacuated to safety on Friday afternoon. This alley has just recorded a COVID-19 community transmission case.

Alley No. 90, Dong Da Street, Thuan Phuoc Ward, Hai Chau District recorded a COVID-19 community transmission case on September 17, 2021. Photo: XUAN SON

Till date, five of the close contacts linked to this patient living in the same alley have tested positive for the coronavirus whilst being under self-quarantine at home.

The Tran Phu Senior High School at 11, Le Thanh Ton Street, Hai Chau District now temporarily serves shelters for these evacuees.

17 households with a combined total of 53 residents in alley No. 90, Dong Da Street, Thuan Phuoc Ward, Hai Chau District were evacuated to safety on September 17, 2021. Photo: XUAN SON

The relocation approach is an effective, timely and proactive measure to prevent the coronavirus from spreading further into the community. Photo: XUAN SON

The only one member of each family in the alley is allowed to stay at home whilst the remaining ones, especially children, must be evacuated to safety. Photo: XUAN SON

The evacuees are required to wear protective gear during their journey to shelters. Photo: XUAN SON

The functional forces of Thuan Phuoc Ward assist the transportation of belongings owned by the evacuees to shelters. Photo: XUAN SON

The Tran Phu Senior High School at 11, Le Thanh Ton Street, Hai Chau District now temporarily serves shelters for the evacuees. Photo: XUAN SON

During their stay at the shelters, the residents receive sufficient medical care and prescribed diets. Photo: XUAN SON

Reporting by XUAN SON – Translating by A.T