Hanoi tightens supervision to detect COVID-19 cases
The Disease Control Centre of Hanoi has instructed healthcare centres in districts to intensify supervision in to detect any cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Foreign tourists visit Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Disease Control Centre of ไHanoi has instructed healthcarecentres in districts to intensify supervision in to detect any cases of thenovel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Accordingto statistics from the municipal Department of Health, there were 74 suspectedcases of COVID-19 as of February 18, but all patients had now tested negative.
In addition, 409 people were under quarantine in the city, with 55 staying atthe Hanoi Police Hospital.
Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Health Hoang Duc Hanh hailed thequarantine of suspected cases in districts. He said the city had preparedsufficient equipment and personnel to conduct quick tests for COVID-19.
The official highlighted the high risk of epidemic in the city, which is amajor international transport hub with connections with many countries,including China, and those with confirmed COVID-19 cases. The city also bordersVinh Phuc province, which has reported the majority of COVID-19 cases in thecountry.
The city needed to continue epidemic preventive measures, Hanh said.
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Foreign tourists visit Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi (Source: VNA) 
