However, health officials warned that people should still ensure personal hygiene and stay on alert against the deadly disease, particularly at the moment when weather is experiencing rapid changes.

Vietnam confirmed 33 more cases of A/H1N1 on Oct. 16, bringing the country’s total number of patients to 10,189, including 23 deaths.

Of the total, 9,914 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital, while the remainder is currently quarantined for treatment.