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Hanoi conducts testing for people coming from pandemic-hit regions

All people living in Hanoi with recent travel history to COVID-19-hit regions of 12 localities must self-quarantine and test for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, announced the municipal Department of Health on February 18.
Hanoi conducts testing for people coming from pandemic-hit regions ảnh 1CDC Hanoi staff members conduct COVID-19 tests (Photo: VNA) 

Hanoi, (VNA) – All people living in Hanoi with recent travel history to COVID-19-hitregions of 12 localities must self-quarantine and test for the coronavirusSARS-CoV-2, announced the municipal Department of Health on February 18.

The cases includethose who travelled from or to Cam Giang district of the northern province of Hai Duong– the country’s largest hotspot, from January 15; and returned fromother localities of Hai Duong from February 2.

People went topandemic-hit regions of Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen,Hoa Binh, Ha Giang and Dien Bien in the north; Gia Lai in the Central Highlands region; and Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong in the south, are also required to take thetest.

Duration for healthdeclaration and COVID-19 testing will last from February 18 to 20. Those required to take the test can contact hotlines 0969.082.115 or 0949.396.115.

Hanoi recorded 35COVID-19 infections in the community from January 27 to February 18, accordingto the Hanoi Health Department./.

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