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Two new COVID-19 cases linked to Da Nang outbreak

Vietnam reported two COVID-19 cases on August 5 morning, both linked to the outbreak in the central city of Da Nang, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Two new COVID-19 cases linked to Da Nang outbreak ảnh 1A medical worker is taking sample of a man from pandemic-hit area for COVID-19 testing. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam reported two COVID-19 cases on August 5 morning, bothlinked to the outbreak in the central city of Da Nang, according to theNational Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Thenew patients live in Da Nang’s neighbouring province of Quang Nam, thecommittee said.

Withthe latest update, Vietnam’s tally now stands at 672, including 308 importedcases that were quarantined upon arrival, and 224 connected to the Da Nangoutbreak as from July 25.

Asmany as 378 patients have recovered so far and eight died.

Amongthe active patients, 18 have tested negative for the coronavirus once and 13 atleast twice.

Morethan 120,040 who had contact with COVID-19 patients or came from pandemic-hitareas are now under quarantine and medical monitoring./.
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