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COVID-19 in Vietnam, update on 26th July 2020<\/h2>\n
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On Friday, public concerns skyrocketed in Vietnam as a 57-year-old man living in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng tested positive for COVID-19<\/a> when he visited a local hospital for a health check-up.<\/p>\n

By yesterday morning, he was officially recognized as the 416th COVID-19 patient<\/strong> Vietnam has had since the beginning of the pandemic, and the first\u00a0community transmission in the country after 99 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This morning, another case was confirmed in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/strong>, prompting the authorities to implement quick preventive measures<\/strong>. Starting from 1PM today, all non-essential businesses in the city have been ordered to shut down<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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1 new community transmission<\/h3>\n
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\nA 61-year-old man in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng has been confirmed as the second COVID-19 community transmission after 99 days<\/em>
\n(Photo for illustrative purposes only)<\/em>
\nImage credit: B\u1ec7nh vi\u1ec7n \u0110a khoa Th\u00e0nh ph\u1ed1 C\u1ea7n Th\u01a1<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In its COVID-19 update this morning, the Ministry of Health reported that a 61-year-old Vietnamese man living in H\u1ea3i Ch\u00e2u District, \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng City has been confirmed as Vietnam\u2019s Patient 418<\/strong>, the second case of community transmission in the city after 99 days.<\/p>\n

The man lives with his wife and daughter and did not travel outside of \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng in the past month. He started showing symptoms of coughing and fever on 11th July and had visited several clinics<\/strong> before being hospitalized at the \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng Hospital<\/strong>, where he tested positive for COVID-19. His source of infection is unclear at the moment.<\/p>\n

Patient 416 and Patient 418 are currently quarantined at the \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng Hospital for treatment and both are in bad health condition. Patient 416 is now relying on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)<\/strong> \u2013 an external life support system that replaces the functions of the heart and lungs. Patient 418, <\/strong>meanwhile, has to use a ventilator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Non-essential businesses to close in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/h3>\n
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\nPreventive measures at the entrance to a hospital in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng
\nPhoto taken in April 2020 by The Smart Local Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n

Against the threat of a potential new wave of infection, \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng\u2019s authorities have been quick to react. This morning, the People\u2019s Committee of the city<\/a> issued a new document, according to which all festivals, religious events, sports events, and other public gatherings of more than 30 people will be temporarily suspended, and the city will stop accepting tourists starting from 1PM today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Non-essential businesses<\/strong> such as cinemas, karaoke parlors, bars, dance clubs, or cosmetic spas have also been ordered to shut down until further notice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Hotels, restaurants, public transportation, historical sites, and natural attractions are still allowed to operate<\/strong>, but must implement preventive measures such as equipping their staff with masks, measuring customers\u2019 temperature on entry, maintaining safe distances, and providing sanitizers.<\/p>\n

The National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control has also submitted a document to Prime Minister Nguy\u1ec5n Xu\u00e2n Ph\u00fac, suggesting that he puts \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng under Directive 16<\/strong> for 15 days starting tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Initially issued on 31st March, Directive 16 instructs people to stay at home at all times<\/strong> except for essential visits to hospitals, grocery stores, and other emergencies. Public gatherings of more than 2 people would also be banned under this directive.<\/p>\n

At the time of this writing, there is no confirmation as to whether this suggestion will be carried out or not.<\/p>\n

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Vietnam\u2019s COVID-19 situation, update on 26th July 2020<\/h3>\n
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After over 3 months enjoying a normal life free of COVID-19 in Vietnam, many of us might have been lured into a false sense of security. But now, with the threat of a second wave imminent, let’s keep updated on and adhere to the government\u2019s directives for everyone’s health and safety.<\/p>\n

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