Hanoi hospital outbreak records 50 COVID-19 cases
VOV.VN - By noon May 6 authorities have recorded 50 coronavirus infections closely linked to the ongoing outbreak at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi, including 22 cases confirmed by the Ministry of Health.
These cases have been detected in 15 cities and provinces nationwide, all in northern Vietnam.
Following is a breakdown of the cases in 15 localities.
- Bac Ninh: 11
- Hanoi: 9
- Hai Duong: 7
- Vinh Phuc: 5
- Phu Tho: 4
- Thai Binh: 3
- Hung Yen: 2
- Hai Phong: 2
- Nam Dinh: 1
- Yen Bai: 1
- Bac Giang: 1
- Son la: 1
- Quang Ninh: 1
- Hoa Binh: 1
- Lang Son: 1
The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases run by the Ministry of Health has two branches, one in Hanoi downtown and the other in Hanoi’s Dong Anh outlying district.
The Ministry of Health has moved to lock down the Dong Anh hospital (Hospital No2) on May 5 for contact tracing and testing after a doctor was diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 virus on May 4.
Dozens of cases have been detected and more are expected in the coming days.
The Ministry of Health asked those who visited the hospital for regular examination or treatment between April 14 and May 4 to contact nearby medical facilities for consultations and help.