According to the Ministry of Health, Vietnam recorded 14,861 cases of COVID-19 and 244 related deaths during 24 hours from 4pm January 3 to 4pm January 4. Many imported Covid-19 cases in HCMC await genomic sequencingHCMC reported 37 imported cases of Covid-19 that were awaiting genomic sequencing on their positive samples as of yesterday, January 3, said the HCMC Center for Disease Control. The organising board will present three first prizes worth 10 million VND (439 USD) each, five second prizes worth 5 million VND each, 10 third prizes worth 2 million VND each. Food watchdog to increase post-inspection on food safetyThe Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health said that it will increase post-inspection on food safety. HCMC recorded that a total of 51,376 Covid-19 cases are performing self-isolation and treatment at home.

Source: Viet Nam News January 05, 2022 04:50 UTC