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Quang Ninh CDC qualified for SARS-CoV-2 testing

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been qualified to perform tests for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), according to a newly-released decision by the Ministry of Health.
Quang Ninh CDC qualified for SARS-CoV-2 testing ảnh 1A medical worker prepares to take samples from people in quarantine for SARS-CoV-2 testing. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the northern province of Quang Ninh has been qualified toperform tests for the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), according to anewly-released decision by the Ministry of Health.

The Quang Ninh CDC is among 22 medical laboratories across thecountry authorized by the ministry to conduct tests for the virus whichis spreading around the globe.

The list comprises central-level facilities such as theNational Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Pasteur Institutes in HCM Cityand Nha Trang and National Hospital of Tropical Diseases.

Along the Quang Ninh CDC, similar centres in other five citiesand provinces – Hanoi, Da Nang, Can Tho, Yen Bai, and Lao Cai – arealso included in the list, along with the General Hospital of Phu Tho province.

As of 8:00am on March 21, Quang Ninh has conducted tests for 1.645 suspected cases, of which, 1.632 cases came out negative, seven pending results and six positive.

The province has invested 173.5 billion VND (7.4 million USD) to purchaserequired medical equipment and supplies to aid efforts against the pandemic.

It has been providing treatment for one patient andputting 99 people in quarantine at healthcare facilities and 769 others in concentrated quarantine areas./.
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