Ho Chi Minh City still recorded the highest number of infections with 909, followed by neighbouring Dong Nai province with 647 and Binh Duong province with 483.

A medical worker takes sample for Covid-19 testing.

In addition, the southern province of Soc Trang reported 1,059 more cases which were detected earlier but yet to be added to the national tally, bringing the tally to 853,842.

According to the Ministry of Health’s report, 4,427 patients nationwide are in serious conditions, with 588 requiring invasive ventilation and 21 on life support (ECMO).

On the day, the country saw 81 deaths from the disease. The death toll now hits 20,950.

A further 719 patients were given the all-clear, taking the total number of recoveries to 788,005.

By October 13, the country had injected over 57.45 million doses of vaccines to date, with more than 16.8 million people now fully inoculated.

Bac Giang DOFA establishes 24/24- hour supporting team for foreigners relating to Covid-19 pandemic

(BGO)- The provincial Department of Foreign Affairs (DOFA) has issued the Decision No 72/QD-SNgV on establishment of a Supporting Team, which is available 24/24 hours to receive information from foreigners about Covid-19 pandemic in Bac Giang province.

Vietnamese children in Australia hold concerts to raise funds for COVID-19 fight at home

Vietnamese children in Sydney have raised AUD7,532 (US$5,505) by holding a series of concerts to support Covid-19 prevention and control activities in Ho Chi Minh City and pandemic-hit people in Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

3,528 new Covid-19 cases, 113 more deaths reported on Sunday

3,528 new Covid-19 cases, 113 more deaths reported on Sunday.

Vietnam eyes vaccinating children against Covid-19 in October

The Ministry of Health plans to start vaccinating children aged between 12 and 17 years old against Covid-19 this month, before expanding the vaccination to smaller age groups, informed Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan on October 9.

Vietnam reports 4,513 new Covid-19 cases recorded on Saturday

Vietnam reports 4,513 new Covid-19 cases recorded on Saturday.

Source: NDO/VNA