A medical worker conducts SARS-CoV-2 testing (Photo: VNA |
Vietnam has so far confirmed 989 infections. Of which, 649
are locally-transmitted cases, including 509 linked to the pandemic hotspot in
the central city of Da Nang since July 25.
Five more patients were given the all-clear from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 at the
Hue Central Hospital, raising the total number of recoveries to 525.
Among those undergoing treatment at medical establishments, 35 patients tested
negative for the virus once, 35 others twice and 30 three times.
Up to 81,585 people who had close contact with patients or entered Vietnam from
pandemic-hit areas are under quarantine, including 3,350 at hospitals, 22,360 at
other facilities and 55,875 at their homes.
Amid the complicated developments of COVID-19, the Health Ministry urged
residents to install Bluezone app to receive infection risk warnings./.
VNA
A medical worker conducts SARS-CoV-2 testing (Photo: VNA