Vietnam has had eight consecutive evening without a new Covid-19 infection Thursday, keeping its national tally unchanged at 268, with 44 active.
Among the active patients, 20 have tested negative at least once, said the Ministry of Health
Over 68,000 people are under quarantine in Vietnam, of whom over 18,300 are in quarantine facilities while the rest are self-isolated at home.
Following Vietnam’s easing of the nationwide social distancing campaign starting Thursday, several restaurants and coffee shops have been allowed to reopen nationwide, except in certain districts of Hanoi, Ha Giang and Bac Ninh Provinces which are still deemed as areas with high risks of Covid-19 infection.
However, many non-essential businesses like karaoke parlors, massage parlors, bars and cinemas have not been allowed to reopen yet. Gatherings of over 20 people in one place and 10 people or more outside workplaces, schools and hospitals are still not allowed. Masks are still mandatory while going outside.
Vietnam has confirmed 268 Covid-19 cases so far, of which 224 have been discharged, including one in HCMC Thursday.
The Covid-19 pandemic has reached 210 countries and territories, and over 185,100 deaths have been reported.
Source: Vnexpress