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Vietnam logs 3,345 new COVID-19 cases on May 7

A total 3,345 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Vietnam in the past 24 hours to 4pm on May 7, according to the Ministry of Health.
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Hanoi (VNA) – A total 3,345 new cases ofCOVID-19 were reported in Vietnam in the past 24 hours to 4pm on May 7, according to theMinistry of Health.

Hanoi continued to record the highest number ofinfections with 630 cases, followed by the northern provinces of Vinh Phuc andPhu Tho, with 222 and 179 cases, respectively.

The national tally reached 10,673,915.

A total 2,288 COVID-19 patients were given the allclear on May 7, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,318,525.

There were 473 patients needing breathing support,while zero fatalities were reported in the past 24 hours, keeping the deathtoll at 43,055.

By May 6, the country had injected 215,539,479 dosesof COVID-19 vaccines, including 1,810,239 first shots for children from 5 to 11years old./.



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