53 local COVID-19 cases added to national count over previous six hours

The nation recorded an additional 53 local COVID-19 cases at midday on May 27 in four localities, raising the national infection tally in the latest outbreak to 3,104, according to figures published by the Ministry of Health.
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Among the fresh cases, Bac Ninh and Bac Giang recorded the highest at 30, and 21, respectively, while Dien Bien and Hai Duong posted one each.

All of the cases recorded in Bac Giang and Bac Giang hotspots are linked with their industrial parks which have been deemed to be hotbeds, whilst the cases in the other localities had previously come into contact with confirmed COVID-19 patients.

A further case was added to the infection tally relating to imported cases on the morning of May 27, raising the figure of cases brought in from abroad to 1,490.

A report compiled by the Ministry’s Medical Examination Administration indicates that the country has also seen 2,853 patients recover from the virus, whilst 45 deaths have been linked to the disease.

Furthermore, Bac Ninh, a current COVID-19 hotspot, has decided to establish two field hospitals that have a combined capacity of 700 beds, with both sites being established specifically to treat COVID-19 patients.

Moving forward, the hospitals will be responsible for providing first aid, quarantine, and treatment for local COVID-19 patients in an effort to curb the spread of the epidemic within the community.

The province had recorded a total of 654 local infections since the resurgence of the virus in late April.

Moreover, the Ninh Binh Provincial People's Committee has moved to suspend eat-in services for all restaurants, sidewalk and street eateries, along with closing all public areas from May 28. This will be implemented until further notice in an effort to slow the spread of the virus among the wider community.

The same day Da Nang Lung Hospital and Hoa Vang Medical Center also announced the discharge of five cases after being cured of COVID-19, with each of the patients being sent home to continue their isolation period as regulated by the Ministry of Health.

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