Soldiers rise to challenge of caring for people in quarantine

02:30 05/04/2020 - 24 HRS Medical

Soldiers deployed for the fight against the ongoing novel coronavirus epidemic have been working hard these days to assist people who are undergoing a compulsory 14-day quarantine period at military camps.

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In northern mountainous Lai Chau province, soldiers work around the clock to ensure that the daily life for people in quarantine is comfortable.

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Nearly 3,000 people have been identified to have contact with the province’s two coronavirus patients. Of the total, 600 have been placed in quarantine, mostly at military camps.

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At quarantine camp No. 3, soldiers have even spent sleepless nights taking care of nearly 300 people at the camp.

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Each day around 10 soldiers begin work at 5am as they prepare meals for nearly 300 people at the site.

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A typical morning sees soldiers spend over one hour preparing meals.

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Everyday a different menu is cooked for people to enjoy.

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A solider stirs a large portion of rice.

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Once cooked, the dishes are then delivered to each person in isolation.

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Despite being in quarantine, people are permitted to do physical exercise outdoors as a means of improving their health during the 14-day compulsory isolation period.