A medical worker takes a nasal swab from a woman for testing (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi
Department of Health confirmed 38 COVID-19 cases on September 6 morning, including
one in the community, 23 in , and 14 in locked-down areas.
The new cases consist of 20 in Thanh
Xuan district, five in Hoang Mai, four in Phu Xuyen, four in Thanh Tri, two in
Ha Dong, and one each in Ba Dinh, Hai Ba Trung, and Hoan Kiem.
Twenty-six of the infections
previously had close contact with patients having cough and fever symptoms in
the community, six were found via screening in high-risk areas, five had linked with Ho
Chi Minh City – the current epicentre of the pandemic in Vietnam, and one
discovered thanks to screening tests.
Collecting samples for COVID-19 testing (Photo VNA)Since April 27, when the fourth wave
of COVID-19 began, Hanoi has recorded 3,567 cases, comprising 1,564 detected in
the community and 2,003 others already under quarantine.
They include 2,902 infections
reported since Hanoi started applying social distancing measures under the
Prime Minister’s Directive 16 on July 24.
As of September 6 morning, the cumulative
number of cases in now stands at 4,110, including 45 deaths. More than
3.13 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine has been administered to local
residents.
In Vietnam, the infection tally
reached 524,307 as of late September 5, including 13,074 fatalities. Over 21.44
million vaccine doses were inoculated./.
Source: VietnamPlus
