As many as 27,478 people who had close contact with COVID-19 patients orentered Vietnam from pandemic-hit regions are currently quarantined across thecountry, including 498 in hospitals, 18,870 in state-designated establishmentsand 8,110 at their residences.
According to the Treatment Subcommittee under the National Steering Committeefor COVID-19 Prevention and Control, 2,383 patients have been successfullycured while the death toll related to the disease was still kept at 35.
Among the active patients undergoing treatment, 38 tested negative to thecoronavirus SARS-CoV-2 once, 15 twice and 28 thrice.
To live safely with the pandemic, the Ministry of Health advises people toremain proactive in pandemic prevention and control by continuing to wear facemasks when going out, disinfecting frequently, maintaining a safe distance,refraining from mass gatherings, and making medical declarations./.