da nang holds election rehearsal in covid-19 context picture 1
The rehearsals has been held in four areas, namely in polling stations, in places of residence for those under a self-isolation order, in concentrated quarantine facilities, including hospitals, and in areas under a social distancing order.
In polling stations, voters are required to keep a safe distance as part of efforts to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Besides having their body temperatures checked, voters are also required to use hand sanitizer during the voting process.
Healthcare workers practice detecting people with symptoms such as a cough or  fever to prevent them from spreading the pandemic.
After completing and submitting their ballots, participants are then requested to use hand sanitizer before leaving the area.
In the simulation scenario, a healthcare worker practices detecting and isolating those with virus-like symptoms such as a fever, a cough or shortness of breath.
All 526 polling stations across Da Nang city are now ready for the upcoming elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and grassroots-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure slated for May 23.
The rehearsal involves a box of votes being brought to the homes of individuals who have been put into self-isolation.
Healthcare workers prepare to cast their ballots in a concentrated isolation area.
A voter completes his voting in a quarantine location.