Instructions for people to protect their health when participating in activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Day

The Ministry of Health has just issued instructions for people to protect their health in emergency situations, how to handle being caught up in a crowd, being jostled, pushed...

To ensure safety and prevent unwanted incidents from occurring when crowds gather to participate in the 80th National Day Celebration (A80), the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management ( Ministry of Health ) instructs people as follows:

People sit and wait to watch the rehearsal of the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day. (Photo: PV)

Before attending the event : People need to determine the appropriate time to attend, should not arrive too early from the previous afternoon; dress neatly and politely; wear shoes or sandals with back straps, avoid high heels and slippers.

People should bring drinking water, snacks; bring lightweight accessories to protect against the sun and rain such as umbrellas, hats, hand fans...; and proactively monitor their health to choose a suitable place to attend.

While attending the event : People should avoid jostling and pushing; not get too excited, avoid arguing and screaming.

In particular, people should note that they can use the A80 App or observe and identify the nearest medical stations where they are standing to have a plan for themselves or those around them when there is a situation that requires medical care support.

The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment also guides :

In case of emergency, people need to stay calm, listen to announcements from authorities; do not panic, run, push and shove; and follow the instructions of security forces and guards.

People need to follow the flow of people, keep a steady posture, do not try to go against the flow of people; observe the exits, quickly leave the dangerous area.

In particular, in a situation where people are caught up in a crowd, they need to:

- Keep calm, don't scream in panic.

- Keep your hands in front of your chest to protect your lungs and avoid suffocation.

- Take short steps following the flow of people.

- Do not stop in the middle of the crowd.

- If you fall, try to protect your head, cover your head; bend over to protect vital organs; find a chance to stand up as soon as possible.

The Ministry of Health also reminded people to put safety first. If you feel unsafe, leave crowded areas immediately.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/huong-dan-nguoi-dan-bao-ve-suc-khoe-khi-tham-gia-hoat-dong-ky-niem-80-nam-quoc-khanh-326271.html