The newest patient, 60 years old, is from Quang Ngai hospital in Da Nang to take care of the sick. Up to now, the total number of cases related to Da Nang Hospital is 174 cases.

Quick test for people returning from Da Nang - Photo: MAI THUONG

The National Steering Committee for Disease Control and Prevention - 19 am 3-8 morning announced the record 1 new case of COVID-19, which was the morning recorded with the fewest patients in the past 5 days.

Accordingly, patient 621 is female, 60 years old, in Binh Son, Quang Ngai. From July 18 to 22, she took care of the sick at Da Nang Hospital. On July 31, she had a fever and a cough. On August 1, she was sampled, the results on August 2 were positive for SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Up to 6:00 am on August 3, Vietnam had a total of 621 cases of COVID-19, of which 307 imported cases were immediately isolated.

According to the report of the National Steering Committee for the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic, among the cases, 373 cases were cured, 6 died. In the cases still under treatment, follow-up, 19 people have had negative test results 1-2 times for SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The total number of people in close contact and entering from the epidemic area under medical monitoring (quarantine) is 103,268 people.

Speaking at the Standing meeting of the Government on the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic on August 2, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated that after the discovery of the first COVID-19 case in Da Nang up to now, the risk The epidemic spreads in many places not only Da Nang but also in other provinces and cities nationwide.

The Prime Minister emphasized the new motto: "Every citizen is a soldier, every house, village, hamlet, village, neighborhood is a fortress against the epidemic. We need to protect ourselves, our family and the land. where we live ".

The Prime Minister instructed local ministries and agencies to raise awareness of epidemic prevention, wear masks, and comply with medical regulations, especially in epidemic zones.

At the same time, it is suggested that people install Bluezone applications to prevent and prevent infections, quickly trace; encourage the promotion of teaching and learning on an online platform; More powerful applications for digital conversion, remote examination, online public services ...

The Prime Minister also directed the area safety assurance of medical facilities, ensuring safety for medical staff on duty. In particular, the Prime Minister asked to strictly handle false rumors and rumors about the epidemic.

Source