The capital city of Hanoi posted the highest number of infections at 1,612, followed by Ben Tre at 985, and Ca Mau at 967.

Collecting sample for Covid-19 testing.

The nation has so far documented 1,555,455 coronavirus infections.

On December 20, the country saw 225 deaths from the disease, including 56 in HCM City. As a result, the death toll hit 29,791.

A further 1,937 patients were given the all-clear on the same day, taking the total number of recoveries to 1,109,899. There were 7,615 patients nationwide in serious conditions, with 906 requiring invasive ventilation and 22 on life support (ECMO).

As of December 19, a total of 139,458,125 doses of Covid-19 vaccines had been administered, with over 62.27 million people now fully inoculated, while more than 1.29 million people have received the third shot.

Update of Covid-19 new cases in Vietnam on December 18 afternoon

Update of Covid-19 new cases in Vietnam on December 18 afternoon.

15,236 new Covid-19 cases, 246 more deaths reported on Friday

15,236 new Covid-19 cases, 246 more deaths reported on Friday.

Vietnam's Covid-19 vaccination rate third fastest in the world

Vietnam has administered 1-1.5 million Covid-19 vaccine doses a day, with the country's injection rate ranking third after China and India in November.

Vietnam reports 15,270 new cases of Covid-19

The Ministry of Health reported 15,270 new cases of Covid-19 in 60 provinces and cities across the country on December 16.

156.4 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine arrive in Vietnam

Vietnam has signed purchase deals or received donations for nearly 211 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, with 156.4 million already arrived as of December 10, 2021, according to the Ministry of Health.

Source: NDO/VNA