Most of COVID-19 patients in stable condition

Most of the 158 COVID-19 cases being treated in 20 health facilities nationwide are in stable condition, according to the sub-department of treating COVID-19 patients under the Ministry of Health.
Most of COVID-19 patients in stable condition ảnh 1Health workers at a medical facility in Vietnam (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA)
– Mostof the 158 COVID-19 cases being treated in 20 health facilities nationwide arein stable condition, according to the sub-department of treating COVID-19patients under the Ministry of Health.

Three critically illcases are getting better thanks to the caring efforts of doctors and nurses atthe National Hospital Of Tropical Diseases No. 2.

Another good news is that 33 patients have tested negative for the coronavirusfor the first time, while 27 other had negative results twice.

Seven patients are expected to be dischargedfrom hospital on March 29-30, then transferred to other facilities for furtherhealth monitoring.

As of March 29 morning,Vietnam reported 179 cases positive for SARS-CoV-2, of which 21 have recoveredand left hospital.

Regarding the COVID-19 prevention work, the Ministry of Health has asked healthdepartments across the country to seriously implement the directions of the PrimeMinister and National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control inthe spirit of “fighting the pandemic is like fighting the enemy.”

The ministry advised residents to limit outings, wear face maskswhen going out and keep social distance, wash hands and clean houses regularly,and complete health declaration forms.

On March 29, the ministry warned all patients,their family members and those who came to Bach Mai Hospital from March 12 to27 to contact health workers for consultations. The Hanoi-based hospital is consideredthe biggest and most complex hotbed of COVID-19 in Vietnam at present, aftermore than 10 cases linked with it have been recorded./.
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