Despite being busy at work, health workers at the COVID-19 treatment facility of a major Ho Chi Minh City hospital were still able to mark the Lunar New Year (Tet) with various activities including lighting fireworks and cooking banh tet.

Dozens of doctors, nurses, and volunteers were on duty at the COVID-19 resuscitation center of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City on Monday night.

Most patients at the facility are no longer infected with COVID-19 but still need treatment for their lung damage, a doctor stated.

Health workers cook banh tet to mark the 2022 Lunar New Year at the COVID-19 resuscitation center of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre

Many of them were still on ventilators, while some others were healthy enough to welcome the Year of the Tiger.

“Among 18 patients at the resuscitation center, 14 still need breathing support, but their conditions are not too concerning,” said Dr. Le Minh Khoi, deputy director of the center.

Health workers at the venue decided to organize several joyful activities so that they and their patients could enjoy a cheerful Lunar New Year’s Eve while being away from family members.

Health workers light incense at the offering table to welcome the 2022 Lunar New Year at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre

As the clock marked 0:00 on Tuesday, the health workers lit fireworks to mark the 2022 Lunar New Year.

They also cooked banh tet (cylindrical glutinous rice cake filled with green bean paste and pork), chicken soup, and beef to celebrate the special moment, as well as lit incense at the offering table to wish for a safe and healthy year.

Health workers pose for a photo to welcome the 2022 Lunar New Year at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre

Doctors care for a patient at the COVID-19 resuscitation center of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre

Health workers cook various dishes to celebrate the 2022 Lunar New Year at University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre

Dr. Le Minh Khoi, deputy director of the COVID-19 resuscitation center of University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, gives lucky money to health workers at the facility. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre

Health workers show the banh tet they have cooked. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre

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