The nationwide tally since the beginning of the pandemic stands at 857,639. The total number of deaths is 21,043.

Among the new cases, eight were imported and the rest were local transmissions. Of the new infections, 1,475 were detected in the community.

A total of 3,797 new Covid-19 cases and 93 more deaths were reported in Vietnam on October 15.

The number of infections increased by 701 cases compared to the figure on the previous day.

Ho Chi Minh City still has the highest infection rate with 1,131 cases, followed by the neighbouring provinces of Dong Nai (586), and Binh Duong (533). The capital city of Hanoi reported one new case.

Other provinces and cities that recorded Covid cases are Soc Trang (414), An Giang (170), Ca Mau (168), Kien Giang (82), Dong Thap (78), Tien Giang (70), Tay Ninh (64), Long An (47), Can Tho (43), Bac Lieu (40), Hau Giang (34), Gia Lai (30), Khanh Hoa (28), Thanh Hoa (27), Nghe An (25), Thua Thien Hue (22), Tra Vinh (18), Vinh Long (15), Ha Nam (15), Quang Tri (13), Ba Ria - Vung Tau (12), Quang Binh (12), Ben Tre (12), Quang Nam (11), Binh Phuoc (11), Ninh Thuan (9), Son La (9), Binh Dinh (9), Lam Dong (8 ), Dak Nong (8 ), Quang Ngai (7), Phu Tho (5), Kon Tum (4), Ha Tinh (4), Lai Chau (2), Yen Bai (2), Hung Yen (2), Thai Binh (2), Phu Yen (2), Hai Duong (1), Bac Giang (1), Lang Son (1), and Lao Cai (1).

It was also announced the same day that 918 patients have fully recovered from the virus, bringing the total number of recoveries to 788,923.

Of the 3,847 Covid-19 patients being treated in hospitals at the moment, 21 are on life support (ECMO).

More than 59 million doses of vaccines have been administered so far in Vietnam. Nearly 17.2 million people have fully received two jabs.

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

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

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.

Source: NDO/VNA