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Vietnam adds 22 cases to domestic COVID-19 tally on May 23 noon

The domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases in Vietnam has risen to 3,658, with 22 patients confirmed on May 23 noon, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam adds 22 cases to domestic COVID-19 tally on May 23 noon ảnh 1Medical workers are collecting samples for COVID-19 testing. (Photo: VNA)
 
Hanoi (VNA) – The domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases in Vietnamhas risen to 3,658, with 22 patients confirmed on May 23 noon, according to theMinistry of Health.

Of the new cases, 11 were recorded in Bac Giang province, three in Hai Duong,one in Da Nang, and seven in Hanoi’s locked-down K Hospital.

The number of new infection since the nation was hit by the fourth COVID-19wave on April 27 is 1,483.

According to a report from the ministry’s Department of Medical ExaminationManagement, the country has seen 2,721 recoveries and 42 deaths.

A total of 179,006 people who came in close contact with COVID-19 patients orarrived from pandemic-hit areas are being quarantined nationwide, including4,490 at hospitals, 36,815 at other quarantine sites, and 137,801 atresidences.

Since the pandemic has become morecomplicated, people are advised to strictly follow the Ministry of Health’s 5Kmessage: khau trang (facemask), khu khuan (disinfection), khoang cach(distance), khong tu tap (no gathering), and khai bao y te (healthdeclaration)./.
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