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One new imported COVID-19 case recorded on June 13

Vietnam reported one new imported COVID-19 case on June 13 evening, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 334, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
One new imported COVID-19 case recorded on June 13 ảnh 1Illustrative photo. (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam reported one new imported COVID-19 case on June13 evening, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 334,according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention andControl.

The 29-year-old man, residing in Binh Tan district, Ho Chi Minh City, returnedto Vietnam from China on May 31 via Mong Cai international border gate in QuangNinh province. He was immediately quarantined.

His first test on May 31 was negative for SARS-CoV-2 but he then testedpositive June 11.

He is being treated at National Hospital of Tropical Diseases in Hanoi’s Dong Anhdistrict.

Of the 334 cases confirmed so far in the country, 194 were imported andquarantined upon arrival, posing no risks to the community.

A total of 323 patients or 96.7 percent of all cases have recovered and therehave been zero fatalities.

Of the 11 active patients, one has tested negative for the coronavirus once andthree others at least twice.

Some 6,475 people who had close contact with COVID-19 patients or came frompandemic-hit areas are currently under quarantine across the country./.
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