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Two Vietnamese citizens in Singapore positive for SARS-CoV-2

The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore announced that by the end of April 13, there were two Vietnamese citizens living in the country confirmed to get infected with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
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Singapore (VNA) - The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore announced thatby the end of April 13, there were two Vietnamese citizens living in thecountry confirmed to get infected with the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

According to Singapore’s Ministry of Health, the latestVietnamese patient is a 36-year-old man who tested positive for the virus onApril 13 and is being treated at the Khoo Teck Puat General Hospital, while theremaining is a two-year-old girl who tested positive for the virus on April 6and is receiving treatment at the KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Following the ministry’s request, the Vietnamese embassyprovided it with contact phone numbers and addresses in case Vietnamese citizens need support. Ithas also contacted relevant agencies to know the patients’ situation tohave prompt assistance.

By the end of April 13, Singapore recorded 2,918 infectioncases, including 586 given the all-clear and nine fatalities./.
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