HCM City recorded the highest number of infections with 1,069, followed by neighbouring province of Dong Nai with 745 and Binh Duong province with 618.

The national tally now stands at 905,477.

A medical worker collects the sample of a Dong Thap resident to test for coronavirus.

According to the Ministry of Health’s report, 2,687 patients nationwide are in serious conditions, with 319 requiring invasive ventilation and 20 on life support (ECMO).

On the day, the country saw 54 deaths from the disease. The death toll now hits 21,910.

A further 1,649 patients were given the all-clear, taking the total number of recoveries to 813,963.

By October 28, the country had injected over 77.14 million doses of vaccines to date, with more than 22.62 million people now fully inoculated.

Vietnam reports 3,639 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday

Vietnam reports 3,639 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday. 

Hanoi plans Covid vaccination for children in 2022

Hanoi is planning a vaccination campaign for children aged 12-17, expected to commence in 2022.

Additional 4,045 Covid-19 cases recorded on October 24

The Ministry of Health announced 4,045 new infections of Covid-19, on October 24, along with 53 Covid-19 related deaths.

Vietnam reports 3,373 new Covid-19 cases on October 23

The Ministry of Health announced 3,373 new cases of Covid-19 on October 23, along with a further 77 Covid-19 related deaths.

Vietnam can buy Covid-19 vaccines for all citizens

The National Assembly Committee for Financial and Budgetary Affairs says the funds needed for Vietnam to vaccinate its entire population against Covid-19 have been "basically guaranteed."

Source: NDO/VNA