Vietnam health ministry reports rise in coronavirus cases to 85

20 March, 2020 | Vietnam News
People drive motorbikes near pedestrians wearing face masks in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam February 13, 2020. (Photo: Reuters)

HANOI – Vietnam‘s health ministry has reported an additional nine coronavirus cases today, bringing the total number in the Southeast Asian country to 85.

Weeks after Vietnam declared that all 16 of its coronavirus cases had recovered, the number of infected patients is on the rise following the reintroduction of the virus from overseas.

Vietnam‘s health ministry has not reported any coronavirus deaths in the country.

 

Reuters