{"id":7277,"date":"2021-05-27T11:54:48","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T03:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=7277"},"modified":"2022-03-23T10:11:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T02:11:49","slug":"covid-19-church-cluster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/covid-19-church-cluster\/","title":{"rendered":"Saigon\u2019s COVID-19 Church Cluster Puts City On Edge With Over 20 Linked Cases"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saigon identifies new COVID-19 church cluster<\/h2>\n
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Saigon is now facing a new COVID-19 cluster which originated from a church<\/strong> named Gi\u00e1o Ph\u00e1i Truy\u1ec1n Gi\u00e1o Ph\u1ee5c H\u01b0ng. This is the most recent update since an outbreak was identified in a food lane in District 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cluster has 24 cases linked to the church in total, 21 of which were announced this morning, on 27th May 2021.<\/p>\n

Here’s a summary of what we know so far on the developing case.<\/p>\n

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Saigon’s COVID-19 church cluster has over 20 linked cases<\/h3>\n
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On the evening of 26th May, Ho Chi Minh Center For Disease Control (HCDC) registered 2 domestic cases who are both members at a church in Go Vap District. This church, namely Gi\u00e1o Ph\u00e1i Truy\u1ec1n Gi\u00e1o Ph\u1ee5c H\u01b0ng, also was the source of one COVID-19 case found on the same evening.<\/p>\n

According to SGGP<\/a><\/em>, these 3 church members tested positive after having check-ups at hospitals.<\/p>\n

All other church members have been traced and placed under quarantine.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: SGGP<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The areas where they reside have been placed under lockdown and are designated as quarantine zones.<\/p>\n

On 27th May, HCDC announced 21 new domestic cases that are all linked to the church, bringing the total cluster tally to 24.<\/p>\n

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Over 6,000 cases since the pandemic began<\/h3>\n
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As of today, Vietnam has reported 6,086 virus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Bac Giang and Bac Ninh have been the most badly affected since the new wave hit in late April, with daily caseloads amounting to three-digit figures.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: Tuoi Tre Online<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

To curb the virus\u2019s spread, authorities have set up test stations in hot spots and imposed stringent restrictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tourist attractions have closed temporarily, while F&B venues have switched to selling only take-outs.<\/p>\n

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Let’s wear our masks & refrain from going out<\/h3>\n
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After months of normality, Saigon is again facing an increase in infections. Even though social restrictions are in place, caseloads are still on the upward trajectory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Until all clusters have been snuffed out and infections treated, let\u2019s refrain from going out when possible and wear masks at all times to stay safe.<\/p>\n

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