Taking samples for COVID-19 testing (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam logged 360 newCOVID-19 infections, including 356 domestic and four imported cases, in the pastsix hours to 6pm on July 4, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced.
Ho Chi Minh City, which is the country’s current largestpandemic hotspot, recorded most of the infections, with 169 cases.
It was followed by neighbouring Binh Duong province with76 infections; Long An (52), Tien Giang (29), Quang Ngai (8), Phu Yen (5), AnGiang (5), Dong Thap (4), Nghe An (3), Thua Thien – Hue (1), Ha Tinh (1), BenTre (1), Bac Giang (1) and Da Nang (1).
The new infections brought the national tally to19,933, including 18,075 domestic and 1,858 imported cases.
On July 4 alone, the number of COVID-19 cases amountedto 887, including 873 local and 14 imported infections. Most of the cases weredetected in HCM City with 599 infections.
A total of 176 patients were given the all-clearfrom coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on the same day, raising the total number ofrecoveries to 7,819.
Among active patients undergoing treatment, 313 havetested negative to the virus, 132 twice and 74 thrice.
By 5pm on July 4, Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine fund had received 8,043 billion VND (350.87 million USD).
The sum was contributed by 360,005 organisations and individuals both at home and broad./.
