Volunteer youth support people in making health declarations (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – No new cases were detected
from 6pm on February 17 to 6am on February 18, keeping the national count at
2,329, including 1,430 community infections, reported the National Steering
Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
At present, a total of 144,071 people who had close contact
with confirmed COVID-19 patients or entered Vietnam from pandemic-hit regions
are being under quarantine nationwide, including 577 in hospitals, 14,325 in
state-designated establishments and 129,169 others at their residences.
Since January 27, when the pandemic broke out in northern localities, 737 new cases were detected in the community.
Among patients still undergoing treatment, 46 have tested negative for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 once, 33 twice and 25 thrice. The total number of recoveries is 1,580.
Currently, the patient with the worst conditions is receiving treatment at Da Nang
Lung Hospital due to old age and a medical history of high blood pressure and
diabetes.
According to , the ministry is working hard
with partners in importing , while speeding up the
research of domestically-made vaccines.
The Health Ministry advised people to remain proactive in pandemic prevention
and control by continuing to wear face masks when going out, disinfecting
frequently, maintaining a safe distance, refraining from mass gatherings, and making
medical declarations./.
Source: VietnamPlus
