(HBO) - As of 3pm on April 22, Hoa Binh province had not yet reported any COVID-19 infections, said the provincial steering committee on COVID-19 prevention and control. However, there were 126 suspected cases.

On April 22, one more person residing in Hoa Binh city was suspected to be infected with SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19. This person is now quarantined and monitored at the province’s general hospital.

Youths in Kim Boi district distribute face masks for local people to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The province’s health sector had taken samples of 118 out of total 126 people. Of which, four had their samples taken twice, and eight did not have enough conditions for sample taking.

After testing, 119 out of 122 samples tested negative, one was waiting for results while two failed to meet testing requirements. All of them were quarantined in line with guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Those 119 cases were allowed to go home, while seven still stay in health facilities.

 

Relevant agencies have been taking and verifying health declarations on NCOVI app. As many as 19,956 people made their voluntary health declarations in the reviewed period. Among 1,143 cases which required verification, now there are only three cases left./.

 


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