Hanoi (VNA)– Fifty-two new cases of COVID-19, including two imported ones, were postedover the last six hours to noon on May 22, according to the Ministry ofHealth.
The 50 new domestic infections comprise 34 in BacGiang, 10 in Hanoi, four in Hung Yen and two in Hai Duong. The two importedcases, both Indian nationals were immediately quarantined upon arrival atthe Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.
The latest infections raised the national tally to5,013, with 1,962 cases detected since the fourth coronavirus wave began onApril 27.
The number of recoveriesstood at 2,689, while the death toll reached 41, all suffering from underlyinghealth conditions.
Among patients under treatment at medical facilities, 63 tested negativeonce, 34 twice, and 23 thrice.
Upto 179,006 people who had close contact with patients or entered frompandemic-hit areas are under quarantine, including 4,490 in hospitals, 36,815in concentrated quarantine facilities and 137,801 at homes./.