CATEGORIES

© Copyright 2004; Hanoitimes - Economic and Urban Newspaper;

The tribune of Hanoi People’s Committee

Publication Permit: 29/GP-CBC

Editor - in - Chief: Nguyen Thanh Loi

Managing Editor: Ta Thu Giang

Email : thugiang@hanoitimes.vn

Head Office: 21 Huynh Thuc Khang Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi

Branch Office: 221 Tran Phu Street, Ha Dong District, Hanoi

70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day Vietnam - Asia 2023 Smart City Summit Hanoi celebrates 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment 12th Vietnam-France decentrialized cooperation conference 31st Sea Games - Vietnam 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic
Home / News / Viet Nam
MAY 18: Vietnam’s Covid-19 cases hit 4,500
Minh Vu 05:31, 2021/05/19
The widespread transmission of the novel coronavirus has forced Bac Giang to suspend four industrial parks that house hundreds of foreign-invested firms.

The number of people tested positive for Covid-19 in Vietnam hit 4,500 as of May 18, including 2,687 patients have recovered and 37 deaths.

 A national consultation meeting for treatment of critical cases on May 18. Photo: Suckhoedoisong

More than 100,000 people are in quarantine at hospitals, centralized zones, homea and lodging facilities.

On May 18, the country confirmed 152 cases, including 96 from Bac Giang hotspot.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 20 patients of critical condition. A national consultation meeting was held online to find the best treatment for them who infected with Indian variant’s sublineage B.1.617.2.

Bac Giang remains the hotspot that draws the attention of government members, including Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long who came to check the situation there. The widespread transmission has forced the province to suspend four industrial parks where 504 companies are located in.

Meanwhile, Bac Ninh, where is home to Samsung Electronics Vietnam (SEV), put on lockdown a city of 220,000 residents and a district which accommodates Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd to prevent the spread of the pandemic.

Regarding vaccine, MoH reached a deal to buy 31 million Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine doses that are expected to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters this year.

 Covid-19 infections in Vietnam between April 29 and May 18. Source: MOH. Chart: Minh Vu
RELATED NEWS
TAG: Vietnam Covid-19 Bac Giang hotspot national consultation meeting critical condition
Comments
Other news
07:39, 2024/04/20
Vietnam, UK strengthen partnership against illegal migration
Vietnam and the UK report a positive relationship in dealing with Vietnamese arrivals by small boats and other high-risk clandestine methods.
03:56, 2024/04/20
Culture is national asset: Vietnam PM
It becomes vital to the nation’s development by promoting tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which is the quintessence and core value of the nation.
16:19, 2024/04/19
Vietnam news in brief- April 19
Read the Hanoi Times and stay updated with the latest developments in Vietnam.
14:54, 2024/04/18
Vietnam celebrates Hung Kings Commemoration Day
The Hung Kings Commemoration Day aims to pay tribute to the legendary founders of the nation and cultivate patriotism among the people.
14:18, 2024/04/18
Vietnam news in brief - April 18
Read the Hanoi Times to keep up with the latest developments in the country.
20:21, 2024/04/17
Vietnam’s election to UN Women Executive Board: Significant int’l recognition
Vietnam has adopted a number of international conventions on gender equality, including the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), and passed the Law on Gender Equality in 2006.