More than 19,600 babies born during seven-day Tet holiday
There were 19,624 newborns delivered during the seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 11 to 17, according to the Agency of Health Examination and Treatment at the Ministry of Health.
Hai Phong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Photo: haiphong.gov.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - There were 19,624 newborns delivered during the seven-dayLunar New Year (Tet) holiday from February 11 to 17, according to the Agency ofHealth Examination and Treatment at the Ministry of Health.
Theagency reported that healthcare facilities maintained round-the-clockoperations throughout the holiday and provided emergency aid to 351,322patients, up nearly 20 percent compared to Tet last year, including 32,674 victimsof traffic accidents.
As ofFebruary 17, healthcare facilities had given treatment to 89,094 patients duringthe holiday and discharged 115,125.
The roadtoll stood at 180 for the holiday; 22 more than last Tet.
Medicalexaminations and emergency aid were provided to 270 people for injures caused by firecrackers; 70 cases fewer than last Tet and with no fatalities.
Therewere also 4,583 emergency cases due to fights, with eight deaths./🅰.
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Hai Phong Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Photo: haiphong.gov.vn) 
