Vietnam reports 4,271 new COVID-19 cases on August 4 morning

Vietnam logged 4,271 new COVID-19 infections from 7pm on August 3 to 6am on August 4, including four imported cases, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam reports 4,271 new COVID-19 cases on August 4 morning ảnh 1Vietnam logged 4,271 new COVID-19 infections from 7pm on August 3 to 6am on August 4 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam logged 4,271 new COVID-19 infections from 7pm on August 3 to 6am on August 4, including four imported cases, according to the Ministry of Health.

Ho Chi Minh City, the country's current largest pandemic hotspot, still recorded the biggest number of new infections with 2,365, followed by neighbouring Binh Duong province (1,032), Tay Ninh (194), Dong Nai (164) and Long An (146).
The remainders were detected in Da Nang (93), Binh Thuan (77), Vinh Long (60), Can Tho (37), Phu Yen (28), An Giang (24), Binh Dinh (23), Dong Thap (14), Bac Lieu (4), Dak Nong (4), Lam Dong (1), and Lang Son (1).

Of the number, 1,044 cases were detected in the community.

The national tally had reached 174,461 as of August 4, including 2,328 imported cases. The number of infections since the fourth wave of outbreak hit Vietnam on April 27 amounted to 170,563.

As many as 50,830 patients have recovered from COVID-19.

On August 3, 405,884 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered, raising the total number to 7.29 million. As many as 744,331 people have fully received two shots.

On the day, the MoH received 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine donated by the UK government./.
VNA

See more

As many as 41 families agree to donate organs and tissues of brain-dead relatives in 2024. - Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam makes strides in organ donation, transplantation

Dozens of organ and tissue donation advocacy groups have been established, with strong participation of both public and private healthcare facilities, helping to significantly lift the number of individuals registering for posthumous organ and tissue donation, heard a conference in Hanoi on January 7.

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in organ transplants

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in organ transplants

Vietnam has emerged as Southeast Asia's leader in organ transplantation, performing over 1,000 procedures annually, but it faces significant challenges in brain-dead donor donations, according to a health official.

Doctors conduct surgery at Endoscopy Department of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Six hospitals to be upgraded to meet international standards

Six hospitals will be prioritised for investment and upgrades to meet international standards, part of the Government's decision approving the implementation of the master plan for the healthcare network for the period of 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.