In the past few days, anxious information has been published on several media channels saying there are 1,024 people, who came from territories or areas with reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, have been isolated in Binh Tan District in Ho Chi Minh City. People have been so worried due to that news.
Facing the current situation, City International Hospital is prepared to deal with the outbreak of COVID-19 and focuses on implementing prevention plans. Up until 19 February 2020, the Hospital has not yet received any suspected COVID-19 or COVID-19 infected patients.
No confirmed case of COVID-19 infection in City International Hospital to date
Representative of City International Hospital, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Tran Quang Binh - Deputy Medical Director shared: “the Hospital has not yet received any suspected COVID-19 or COVID-19 infected patients.” In compliance with the direction of the Ministry of Health, the Hospital quickly responded and promptly set up a screening process for patients, staff and visitors right at the main entrance, before he/she enters the hospital (body temperature, questions, fever, cough, etc.). Advice is then given, if suspected, the patient will be placed in a separate room to protect everyone until the patient can be sent to Tropical Hospital.
Routine medical examination and treatment activities at City International Hospital are still normal. For your health care and concern, please come our hospital for check-up since your safety is our first priority.
Implementing disease prevention measures
In compliance with the direction of the Ministry of Health, City International Hospital (CIH) is always ready to respond and quickly implement disease prevention measures through activities: establishing a Infection Prevention and Control Team, Covid-19 response drill, Continuing Medical Education (CME) focusing on the Covid-19 epidemic for latest updates, communicating on health education about the disease and disease screening at the main entrance of the hospital.
Before entering the hospital, right at the main entrance, visitors will be given face masks, disease instructional information and body temperature checked by the staff. Patients and visitors showing symptoms of with fever, cough, and shortness of breath ... will be directed to the isolation area for further checkup and monitoring.
Temperature measured before entering the Hospial.
In many areas of the hospital, especially crowded places where there are many patients and visitors, such as the elevator area, administrative area, registration and reception areas, all are equipped with information on pneumonia protective supplies, hand sanitizer and face masks.
Information, the disease situation and data of coronavirus infection (COVID-19)) are constantly updated on City International Hospital on City International Hospital’s fan page (https://www.facebook.com/BenhVienQuocTeCity/) and official website (https://cih.com.vn/en/).
Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
City International Hospital
- Phone: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 0
- Address: No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
- Website: https://cih.com.vn/en/
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pharmacity Clinic (Managed by City International Hospital)
- Clinic location: 44 Quoc Huong, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Helpline: (028) 700 3350 - 093 357 6086
- Clinic hours: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Consultation fee: 70,000 dong per visit.
General disclaimer
Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately.
