Relief aid is delivered to residents in That Khe commune, Lang Son province. (Photo: VGP)

In Thai Nguyen province, all available forces and residents have been mobilized to clean up the environment and prevent a disease outbreak. Schools are expected to reopen by next Wednesday at the latest.

Nong Quang Nhat, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said, “Special attention is being given to environmental sanitation. Relevant agencies are working together to disinfect affected areas and prevent a post-flood disease outbreak.”

Environmental sanitation and epidemic prevention are also top priorities in Cao Bang province, according to Dr. Nong Tri Truyen, Deputy Director of the provincial Center for Disease Control.

“We’re taking coordinated steps to disinfect, prevent diseases, and treat water sources to minimize environmental pollution and risk of an epidemic. Vaccination campaigns are ongoing, and local health stations are maintaining their regular immunization schedule following the storm,” said Truyen.