On the morning of 20/7, a representative of the Quang Ninh Department of Health reported that the 10 survivors are being treated at the Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital and Bai Chay Hospital. 9 patients, including 7 men and 2 women, all adults, are being treated at the Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital.
The patients, being treated in the Department of Orthopedic Trauma and Neurosurgery - Spine, all have soft tissue injuries to the head, limbs, and skin abrasions. Some patients have deep wounds and tendon ruptures requiring close monitoring and surgical treatment. The youngest victim being treated is a 17-year-old with head and hand injuries. His wounds have been stitched, and he is currently conscious and stable.
"The patients' health is generally stable, and there are no critical cases, but they are all suffering from psychological trauma," said Nguyen Ba Viet, Director of Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital. Doctors are providing intensive care, psychological counseling, and emotional support to the victims and their families.
Bai Chay Hospital is treating a 10-year-old child. The child is conscious, has family members present, and is emotionally stable.
According to doctors, psychological distress or trauma is a natural occurrence for those who have experienced traumatic events. Most negative emotions will gradually dissipate after a few days, but in some cases, severe trauma can persist for years.
If symptoms such as emotional outbursts (anger, crying), difficulty eating or sleeping, loss of interest, physical symptoms (headaches, stomach aches, fatigue), feelings of guilt and despair, avoidance of family and friends, and abuse of alcohol or other substances persist for two weeks or more, patients should seek professional psychological support.
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A patient being treated at Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital. Photo: Hospital provided |
A patient being treated at Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital. Photo: Hospital provided
At noon on 19/7, the Wonder Sea (also known as Vinh Xanh 58) was carrying 48 tourists and 5 crew members on route 2 in Ha Long Bay. At 1:30 p.m. the same day, the boat was suddenly capsized by strong winds and waves; by 2:05 p.m., it had lost its GPS signal, according to the Quang Ninh Provincial People's Committee. As of the morning of 20/7, the Border Guard and Navy have rescued 10 people and recovered 38 bodies, with 5 people still missing.
Currently, the provincial health sector is coordinating with relevant agencies to actively support the families of the victims in bringing the bodies back to their hometowns for burial. Ambulances are being used for free transportation. On the morning of 20/7, 9 victims were brought home by their families, and the Department of Health mobilized 9 ambulances to support the families in transporting the bodies back to their hometowns. 22 vehicles are on standby at the funeral home, ready to assist the families of the remaining victims.
Authorities have mobilized nearly 300 people and 30 boats and rafts for the rescue effort. The Navy has deployed over 20 divers from Brigade 126 to search for victims after the boat capsized.
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