Vietnamese citizens from abroad go to quarantine sites after entry into the country (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has gone through without any
in the , according to the National Steering
Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
The country has confirmed 1,063 SARS-CoV-2 infections as of September 17
morning. Of the total, 691 were infected with the virus domestically, including
551 linked with central Da Nang city since the latest coronavirus wave broke
out there on July 25.
As many as 936 patients have recovered while 35 died from complications related
to the disease. Most of the fatalities were the elderly with serious underlying
health conditions.
Among patients still under treatment, 16 have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2
once, 12 others twice and 18 thrice. Currently, three patients are in critical
conditions.
There are 32,417 people who had close
contact with confirmed cases or came from pandemic-hit regions under quarantine
at present, including 471 in hospitals, 15,591 in other quarantine sites and 16,355
at home or accommodation facilities.
As the pandemic can return at any time, the Ministry of Health
recommended people wear face masks in crowded places, and wash hands with soap or
hand sanitiser regularly.
If anyone shows symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath, they should
contact the Health Ministry’s hotline 19009095 for consultation and support. /.
Source: VietnamPlus
