Of the cases in the southern metropolis, 51 have had direct contact with previously confirmed cases, four linked to the church cluster emerging on May 26 in Go Vap District.

For the remaining five the health authorities are looking into the sources of transmission.

Commuters stop at a Covid-19 checkpoint in HCMC's Go Vap District, June 11, 2021.

On Thursday, the city has recorded the highest daily infection ever, with 137 cases added. The city currently puts 11,806 in centralized quarantine camps and has more than 21,00 others isolated themselves at home or in accommodation facilities.

The rest of the cases confirmed this morning, 21, are in the northern Bac Giang Province. They are all linked to hotspots at industrial parks and have been isolated prior to testing.

Since the new wave started on April 27, 8,995 community infections have been recorded in 40 cities and provinces, with Bac Giang and its neighbor Bac Ninh accounting for the highest cases, at 5,028 and 1,454, followed by HCMC with 1,257.

Health ministry orders speeding up Covid-19 vaccinations

The Ministry of Health on June 14 sent a document to major epidemiological institutes, urging them to speed up Covid-19 vaccinations.

Many more donations to Covid-19 vaccine fund

(BGO) – The Covid-19 vaccine fund in Bac Giang province received many more donations in June 12 and 13 from various organizations and individuals inside and outside the province. 

Bac Giang: Another 46 Covid-19 patients discharged from hospital

(BGO) – 46 Covid-19 patients in Bac Giang province were released from hospital on June 13, according to the provincial Department of Health.

Two women die of Covid in Hanoi

Vietnam recorded two more Covid-19 deaths Monday afternoon, putting the national coronavirus fatality tally at 61.

Vietnam's domestic Covid case count rises by 91

The Health Ministry announced 91 local Covid-19 patients in seven localities Monday morning, led by Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: VnExpress