The capital city of Hanoi recorded the highest number of infections, with 2,738 cases. It was followed by Thanh Hoa and Quang Nam provinces, with 463 and 356 infections.

A health worker collects sample for Covid-19 testing in Hanoi.

The new infections brought the country’s total caseload to 2,304,095.

A total of 25,094 patients were declared to be free from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on February 3, raising the total number of recoveries to 2,093,947.

There are 2,889 Covid-19 patients nationwide in serious condition, with 396 requiring invasive ventilation and 14 on life support (ECMO).

The death toll rose to 38,063 after 286 fatalities were reported in the past 72 hours to 17:30 on February 3.

Vietnam has to date administered more than 181.65 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, including over 79.08 million first shots, 74.18 million second jabs and over 28.39 million third injections.

Giving away and receiving back: Artists join hands in fighting Covid-19

In the battle against Covid-19, many artists would not stay at home but decided to rush into danger like frontline workers by supporting the people exhausted by the pandemic.

Update of Covid-19 new cases in Việt Nam on Jan. 30 afternoon

Update of Covid-19 new cases in Việt Nam on Jan. 30 afternoon.

Vietnnam reports 15,150 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday

Vietnam reports 15,150 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday. 

14,929 Covid-19 cases reported in Vietnam on Friday

The capital city of Hanoi recorded 2,885 Covid-19 infections on Friday, as Vietnam posted a daily rise of 14,929 cases.

Vietnam scraps rapid Covid test requirements for int'l passengers

International passengers entering Vietnam will not need to receive rapid tests for Covid-19 upon boarding or embarking planes, the Government Office announced.

Source: NDO/VNA