In order to proactively take measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic, which has been increasing in recent days, the General Director of Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) has just issued a directive to all member units on continuing to implement solutions to prevent Covid-19 and other epidemics.
According to information from the Ministry of Health, in recent days, the country has recorded 848 new cases of Covid-19, an average of more than 120 new cases per day. The epidemic situation in the country has tended to increase from the beginning. April to present.
Currently, the World Health Organization still evaluates the Covid-19 epidemic as an international public health emergency in the context of continuing to closely monitor the evolution of the epidemic situation, changes, and emergence of new strains. virus, new variants in the future. Other infectious diseases such as hand, foot and mouth disease, dengue fever, flu… also have the risk of increasing the number of infections, leading to the risk of epidemics overlapping epidemics.
Petrovietnam proactively takes measures to prevent and control the Covid-19 epidemic
To continue proactive measures to prevent and fight epidemics, control the epidemic situation, and not let the epidemic flare up again to ensure and enhance workers’ health and production safety, Petrovietnam General Director requested the The unit coordinates the implementation of disease prevention and control measures. In particular, do not be negligent or subjective in disease prevention, especially during the current seasonal transition period and when the weather has unusual changes.
The Group and its member units must continue to thoroughly grasp and strictly implement the directions of the Government and Prime Minister in the prevention of Covid-19 and other infectious diseases. Implement Resolution No. 38/NQ-CP dated March 17, 2022 of the Government and Plan for infectious disease prevention and control in 2023 in Decision No. 1331/QD-BYT dated March 10, 2023 of the Ministry of Health.
In the context of the current increasing epidemic, Petrovietnam and its units need to encourage workers to get vaccinated against Covid-19 safely, scientifically, promptly and effectively; Regularly maintain general hygiene and personal hygiene (wash hands, disinfect), limit contact with strangers, wear masks in crowded places.
Leaders of units are autonomous and proactive based on their units’ production and business realities to implement Covid-19 epidemic prevention plans to ensure worker safety and production safety. At the same time, take all necessary preventive and protective measures to minimize the risks of Covid-19 infection as well as other diseases for workers on oil and gas projects.
Along with proactively preventing epidemics, it is necessary to focus on monitoring and closely monitoring the epidemic situation in the area; Be prepared to respond to situations that may arise; Strengthen disease prevention communication to raise awareness and change workers’ behavior in protecting the health of themselves, their families and the community.
Along with that, the entire Group needs to continue to synchronously and effectively deploy solutions to prevent and control Covid-19 and other epidemics, ensure safety and health for employees, and maintain stable operations. production and business activities.
