Of the total, 699 cases were detected in the community, and 1,095 others in concentrated quarantine facilities and 72 in areas under lockdown.
Several districts have confirmed high number of infections daily, such as Hai Ba Trung with 241 cases, Hoan Kiem (189), Thanh Tri (174), Long Bien (131), Thuong Tin (114), Dong Da (105), Hoang Mai (103), Ha Dong (99).
Among the community acquired infection cases, 95 were found in Hai Ba Trung, 69 in Long Bien, 60 in Ba Dinh, 59 in Hoang Mai, 54 in Thanh Tri, 50 in Hoan Kiem, 39 in Dong Da, and 38 in Dong Anh.
Since the fourth wave of COVID-19 flared up in late April, Hanoi has documented 47,025 coronavirus carriers, including 16,800 detected in the community and 30,225 in quarantine establishments or blockaded areas.
Local people are required to strictly abide by the 5K message and countermeasures set by the Ministry of Health so as to soon stamp out the pandemic.
Those showing symptoms of cough, sore throat, high body temperature, fatigue, reduction or loss of taste are required to contact with the nearest medical facility for COVID-19 testing to timely deter community transmission.
People could give their feedback about the pandemic prevention work via emergency number 1022, mobile apps like Zalo and Bluezone.
