Regulations on handling the case of candidates for the high school exam in 2023 suspected of being positive for COVID-19 in Vietnam

Regulations on handling the case of candidates for the high school exam in 2023 suspected of being positive for COVID-19 in Vietnam

Specifically, if a candidate tests positive for COVID-19 in the high school exam, the treatment will be as follows:

- Health condition, if it is still possible to participate in the exam:

+ At the test site, it is not possible to arrange a separate exam room: Consider arranging a separate exam table for this candidate; require candidates to wear masks seriously and minimize contact with others during procedures and exams; do a daily self-check; and notify medical staff when there are abnormal health manifestations.

+ At the test site, where a separate exam room is arranged, candidates can take their own test in this room.

+ Instruct students' parents to take medical measures (pay attention to isolation to prevent infection) at home and place of residence for candidates after attending the exam; take samples for rapid antigen testing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus daily during the exam period.

- If you are not healthy enough to take the exam, you will be transferred to a medical facility for examination and treatment for COVID-19 and other procedures according to the regulations of the High School Graduation Exam.

In case the test result is negative: Continue to participate in the exam and activities for the High School Graduation Exam if the health condition is guaranteed; strictly implement mask wearing; Immediately notify the health agency when there are abnormal signs and symptoms for treatment.

Besides, conduct cleaning and disinfection at the exam site; Notify the focal point staff of the Organizing Committee of the High School Graduation Exam and the Leaders of the Health Authority to direct the handling and management according to regulations; and continue to carry out other activities according to the approved exam plan.

More details can be found in Official Dispatch 3636/BYT-KCB, dated June 14, 2023.

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