The authorities in Da Nang’s Lien Chieu District lifted blockade on the ​​residential setting No. 127 in Hoa Minh Ward. This residential setting is the first and so far only place in Lien Chieu District to be placed under lockdown after five COVID-19 positive cases had been detected.  

A happy moment is sparked amongst people in the residential setting No. 127 when the blockade was lifted on their place of residence. Photo: LE HUNG

The district authorities imposed lockdown order on this residential setting from 8am on May 8 to 8am on May 29. Residents in lockdown were required to follow prevention measures, have their body temperature measured twice a day. In the end, tests on all family members under lockdown came back negative for the virus three times.

The district authorities had taken steps to ensure adequate supply of food and other essential items for the people and personnel staffing at checkpoints during the lockdown, helping them feel secure and safe to follow the city’s guidance for infection prevention and control.

The district authorities will continue monitoring compliance of people in this residential setting after the blockade was lifted. In addition, the focus will be paid on raising public awareness of protective measures to prevent the potential spread of the virus.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Cat, a resident in this venue said: “We are very happy and excited because the blockade has been already lifted. During our  21-day lockdown period, all of us always acted in compliance with the government’s COVID-19 rules. We will continue to strictly follow the 5K recommendations of the Ministry of Health in the coming time.”

Leaders of Lien Chieu District announce their decision to lift the blockade on the residential setting no. 127 in Hoa Minh Ward on Saturday morning. Photo: TRONG HUNG

The functional forces remove the protective barriers around the residential setting No. 127 that were earlier erected on May 8. Photo: TRONG HUNG

The district authorities will continue monitoring compliance of people in this residential setting after the blockade was lifted. Photo: TRONG HUNG

Reporting by LE HUNG- TRONG HUNG – Translating by H.L