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A medical worker conducts SARS-CoV-2 testing. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam has so far confirmed 989 infections. Of which, 649 are locally-transmitted cases, including 509 linked to the pandemic hotspot in the central city of Da Nang since July 25.

Five more patients were given the all-clear from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 at the Hue Central Hospital, raising the total number of recoveries to 525.

Among those undergoing treatment at medical establishments, 35 patients tested negative for the virus once, 35 others twice and 30 three times.

Up to 81,585 people who had close contact with patients or entered Vietnam from pandemic-hit areas are under quarantine, including 3,350 at hospitals, 22,360 at other facilities and 55,875 at their homes.

Amid the complicated developments of COVID-19, the Health Ministry urged residents to install the Bluezone app to receive infection risk warnings.

Two more COVID-19 infections reported on August 17 morning Vietnam announced two new COVID-19 cases on August 17 morning, taking the national tally to 964.

Another death related to COVID-19 confirmed, death toll is now 24 Another COVID-19 patient who had suffered from meningitis has died in the central city of Da Nang, health officials announced on August 16 morning.

Vietnam records one new COVID-19 imported case and 10 recoveries Just one new imported COVID-19 case was announced on August 16 morning, while 10 more people have been given the all-clear.