HCMC led the daily tally with 1,059 cases, followed by Binh Duong (537) and Dong Nai (517). The country conducted more than 107,000 tests over the past 24 hours.

Passengers wait to board a flight from Hanoi to HCMC, October 10, 2021.

63 deaths were recorded, with 38 cases in Ho Chi Minh City, 13 in Binh Duong, two each in Dong Nai, Kien Giang, Soc Trang and Dak Lak and one each in Quang Ngai, Bac Lieu, Binh Thuan and Dak Nong.

The total coronavirus death toll so far is 21,194, accounting for around 2.4 percent of all infections.

1,340 Covid-19 patients were announced recovered, bringing the number of recoveries to 791,844.

Of more than 51,000 patients under treatment, 3,413 are severe cases.

Over 61.9 million have been vaccinated, with more than 17.8 million receiving two doses.

As Vietnam has switched from the zero-Covid strategy to living with it, the country has issued a directive on evaluating the pandemic level in each locality that comprises two criteria: the proportion of people aged 18 and more getting vaccinated, and the number of new cases per 100,000 people in a week.

Based on those measurement tools, the government designates infected areas into red, orange, yellow and green, meaning 'very high risk, 'high', 'medium risk', and 'low risk.' Localities can decide to relax restrictions based on their risk levels.

Cao Bang, Lao Cai, Bac Ninh, Nam Dinh in the north, and Binh Thuan in the central region have classified themselves as 'low risk' areas, while Vinh Phuc, Hung Yen, Da Nang, Long An and Binh Phuoc are with medium risks.

HCMC is now a ‘high risk’ area.

Bac Giang delegation completes task to assist HCMC and Binh Duong in Covid-19 fight

(BGO) – On October 12 afternoon, the second batch of medical officials and staff in Bac Giang province supporting Covid-19 fight in Ho Chi Minh city (HCMC) and Binh Duong province well fulfilled the task after 43 days.

2,949 new Covid-19 cases, 93 more deaths reported on Tuesday

2,949 new Covid-19 cases, 93 more deaths reported on Tuesday.

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.

Vietnam reports 3,619 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday

Vietnam reports 3,619 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday.

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.

Source: VnExpress