Sars-Cov-2

Vietnam is conducting genomic sequencing to identify SARS-CoV-2 on people from India.

Tens of thousands of people from Covid-19 hotspots have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 as of February 21.

The country totals 2,228 Covid-19 cases as of February 14.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requires cities and provinces to strengthen inspection, detection and handling of illegal entries within their jurisdiction.

As of January 3, 34 countries recorded the mutated SARS-CoV-2. The WHO announced that the new variant could spread about 50% to 70% faster than previous forms of the virus.

The new infections keep Danang at the top among localities hit by Covid-19.

The two test kits' development was based on the technological process of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), approved by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) in March.

Border closure and stay-at-home orders have hit hard the city's tourism industry.

Cargo flights and vehicles are not affected by this ban.

The worker had no history of contact with any suspected Covid-19 patients.