A medical worker prepares to take samples from people in quarantine for SARS-CoV-2 testing. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The (CDC) in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been qualified to
perform tests for the novel (SARS-CoV-2), according to a
newly-released decision by the Ministry of Health.
The is among 22 medical laboratories across the
country authorized by the ministry to conduct tests for the virus which
is spreading around the globe.
The list comprises central-level facilities such as the
National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Pasteur Institutes in HCM City
and Nha Trang and National Hospital of Tropical Diseases.
Along the Quang Ninh CDC, similar centres in other five cities
and provinces – Hanoi, Da Nang, Can Tho, Yen Bai, and Lao Cai – are
also included in the list, along with the General Hospital of Phu Tho province.
As of 8:00am on March 21, Quang Ninh has conducted tests for 1.645 suspected cases, of which, 1.632 cases came out negative, seven pending results and six positive.
The province has invested 173.5 billion VND (7.4 million USD) to purchase
required medical equipment and supplies to aid efforts against the pandemic.
It has been providing treatment for one patient and
putting 99 people in quarantine at healthcare facilities and 769 others in concentrated quarantine areas./.
Source: VietnamPlus
