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The country is currently working to curb new outbreaks of coronavirus infection that have been registered in more than half of its territory, including industrial zones and metropolitan areas such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
So far, more than 6.8 thousand have been confirmed in Vietnam. infections and 47 deaths from coronavirus. Most cases have been diagnosed since April.
“We have discovered a new hybrid variety, a hybrid of Indian and British varieties,” Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long was quoted as saying on Saturday.
“This variety is characterized by a rapid spread by air. The concentration of the virus in the laryngeal mucosa increases rapidly and spreads very quickly to the exterior ”, he added.
The number of cases of infection with this new strain has already been identified, the minister did not specify, but stated that Vietnam will soon announce it on the world map of genetic strains.
The communist country had previously received much praise for its decisive response to the pandemic. Mass quarantine and close contact tracking have helped the government maintain a relatively low prevalence of infection.
As the number of infections increased, the government immediately imposed severe restrictions on movement and business.
Among other things, cafes, restaurants, hair salons and massage parlors were ordered to close in various parts of the country, as well as tourist attractions and temples.
In Vietnam, it has 97 million. population, so far just over 1 million have been vaccinated. the citizens.
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