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Fifty-two COVID-19 cases added to national tally

Vietnam recorded additional 52 COVID-19 cases over the past 12 hours to 6am on June 4, mainly in Bac Giang and Bac Ninh provinces.
Fifty-two COVID-19 cases added to national tally ảnh 1Disinfecting Van Trung Industrial Park in Bac Giang (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recorded additional 52 COVID-19 cases over thepast 12 hours to 6am on June 4, mainly in Bac Giang and Bac Ninh provinces.

According to the Health Ministry, among the new infections,35 were reported in Bac Giang, 14 in Bac Ninh, two in Hanoi and one in ThaiBinh.

The national tally now stands at 8,115, including 6,577 domestic and 1,538imported cases.

Among active patients receiving treatment, 196 have testednegative for SARS-CoV-2 once, 84 twice and 89 thrice.

People nationwide are advised to strictly follow theMinistry of Health’s 5K message: khau trang (facemask), khu khuan(disinfection), khoang cach (distance), khong tu tap (no gathering), and khaibao y te (health declaration).

Those having suspected symptoms, for example, fever, coughand shortness of breath, are recommended to call the ministry’s hotline 1900 9095 forassistance and support./.
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