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Vietnam records 684 COVID-19 cases on July 9

A total of 684 new COVID-19 infections were reported in Vietnam on July 9, down 116 cases from the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam records 684 COVID-19 cases on July 9 ảnh 1More than 235.18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Vietnam so far. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - A total of 684 new COVID-19 infections were reported inVietnam on July 9, down 116 cases from the previous day, according to theMinistry of Health.

The new infections brought the country’s totalcaseload to 10,754,348 since the pandemic broke out.

As many as 6,522 patients were declared to be freefrom coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on the day, lifting the total number of recoveriesto 9,756,387. There are 23 patients in serious conditions needingbreathing support.

Meanwhile, the death toll was still kept at 43,089as no death related to the disease was logged on the day.

More than 235.18 million doses of COVID-19vaccines have been administered in Vietnam so far./.
VNA
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