51 medical centres can conduct COVID-19 tests

Medical workers in Hanoi conduct tests (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 51 have been allowed to conduct
tests confirming , according to a decision from the Ministry of
Health.

A total of 24 are in the north of the country, four in the central region, one
in the Central Highlands region and 22 others in the south.

Currently, countries around the world are using two methods for SARS-CoV-2
tests, including the RT-PCR method, and antibody test, which is often used for
quick tests.

By May 5 morning, Vietnam had recorded no new COVID-19 infections within the
community for 19 straight days, with the national count now standing at 271./.