Vietnam recorded 10,585 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours to 5pm September 14, taking the total number of infections to 645,640, according to the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam recorded 10,585 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours to 5pm September 14, taking the total number of infections to 645,640, according to the Ministry of Health.
There were also 250 fatalities during the day, raising total death toll to 16,186 or 2.5 percent of the national caseload.
Among the new cases, there were two imported and 10,583 local.
HCM City still topped the list with 5,301 new infections, followed by neighbouring Binh Duong province with 3,228, Dong Nai (808), Long An (424), and Kien Giang (183). The capital city of Hanoi logged 14 cases.
A further 14,189 recoveries were reported on September 15, taking the total number of patients given the all-clear to 412,650.
There are currently 6,008 people being treated in intensive care units.
(Source: VNA)