Việt Nam confirms 20th COVID-19 case

March 07, 2020 - 16:48

Two more people connected to patient 17, a 27-year-old woman in Hà Nội who returned from a trip in Europe, had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, according to Government sources. This brings the total of cases to 20 in Việt Nam.

Disinfectants are sprayed on Trúc Bạch Street, Hà Nội on Saturday morning. —VNA/VNS Photo

From 9pm of February 26, all Vietnamese passengers entering Việt Nam from the RoK have to be quarantined for 14 days.

After 22 days without an infection, in less than 24 hours, Việt Nam has confirmed two new cases of the virus.

On Friday night, a 27-year-old woman in Hà Nội was confirmed to have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after returning from Europe.

High, secondary, primary schools and kindergartens in the capital city will remain closed next week, according to a new decision by local authorities. — VNS

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