A medical worker takes samples for SARS-CoV-2 tests in Ha Loi village, Me Linh commune, Me Linh district in Hanoi (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam reported no new COVID-19 cases on April 12morning, keeping the national count at 258, according to the National SteeringCommittee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
On April 11, just one case was recorded, a 47-year-old woman from Ha Loivillage, Me Linh commune, Me Linh district in Hanoi.
Of the 258 patients, 144 have been recovered and been discharged fromhospitals. Among 114 active cases, 12 have tested negative twice and 13, once.
Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, a hot spot for COVID-19 infection in recent weeks, ended its quarantine period at 0:00 on April 12.
The authorities are urging people not to break social distancing rules, as manyappear to be flaunting regulations, particularly in the major cities of Hanoiand HCM City.
PrimeMinister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called on law enforcement agencies to swiftlydeal with people who are leaving their homes for non-essential reasons.
Healso called on the authorities to punish people seen out in public who are notwearing a face mask./.