COVID-19 Situation in Vietnam as of January 2, 2022

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Today, a total of 16,948 new cases were reported, including 34 imported cases and 16,914 cases recorded domestically (an increase of 2,092 cases compared to the previous day) across 63 provinces and cities (with 11,948 cases in the community).

- Provinces and cities reporting cases are as follows: Hanoi (2,045), Hai Phong (1,804), Vinh Long (1,280), Tay Ninh (946), Binh Phuoc (782), Khanh Hoa (780), Ca Mau (619), Binh Dinh (576), Hai Duong (545), Bac Lieu (464), Tra Vinh (452), Bac Ninh (403), Ho Chi Minh City (384), Thua Thien Hue (350), Can Tho (293), Lam Dong (240), An Giang (235), Hung Yen (223), Quang Ninh (219), Da Nang (202), Dak Lak (185), Hau Giang (184), Soc Trang (171), Kien Giang (169), Nghe An (162), Ha Giang (148), Hoa Binh (147), Gia Lai (146), Binh Duong (145), Quang Tri (143), Lang Son (141), Dong Thap (140), Dong Nai (139), Quang Nam (127), Ben Tre (120), Phu Yen (119), Thanh Hoa (117), Tien Giang (115), Quang Ngai (112), Dak Nong (105), Ninh Binh (99), Nam Dinh (93), Vinh Phuc (92), Bac Giang (90), Ha Nam (85), Thai Nguyen (80), Ba Ria - Vung Tau (72), Thai Binh (69), Phu Tho (65), Quang Binh (55), Kon Tum (54), Long An (51), Son La (50), Ninh Thuan (49), Cao Bang (46), Lao Cai (41), Bac Kan (39), Tuyen Quang (24), Binh Thuan (22), Dien Bien (21), Yen Bai (20), Lai Chau (11), Ha Tinh (9).

- The Hanoi authorities announced plans to ignite fireworks to celebrate Tet Nguyen Dan at a single location in Thong Nhat Park to minimize the risk of gatherings and the potential spread of the virus. The number of cases here today exceeded 2,000 for the first time in a day.

- Hai Phong reported a significant drop in the number of cases yesterday with only about 500 cases, half of the peak number a few days ago. However, today's figures surged to over 1,800 new cases.

- Hai Duong recorded its highest number of cases in a day since the beginning of the outbreak with 333 cases spread across 8 districts and cities, with the highest in Ch Chi Linh city, with over 100 cases.

- The director of CDC Binh Phuoc mentioned that someone from Viet A company sent a gift, and they will return this gift to the authorities for investigation.

- Various tourist destinations in Southern provinces such as Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Lam Dong report that the number of tourists in the early year has increased significantly, almost equivalent to pre-pandemic levels.

- Ho Chi Minh City plans to have students from grades 7 to 12 attend school in person for revision and the first semester exams starting tomorrow until 22/1.

Vĩnh Long currently stands out as one of the provinces with the highest number of new cases in the past few days, detecting approximately 1 thousand new cases every day.

Today, the first patient infected with the Omicron variant in Vietnam has successfully recovered and been discharged in Hanoi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total number of new COVID-19 cases reported today in Vietnam?

Today, a total of 16,948 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Vietnam, including 34 imported cases and 16,914 cases recorded domestically, indicating a significant increase.

How has the COVID-19 situation changed in Hai Phong compared to previous days?

Hai Phong experienced a significant surge in COVID-19 cases today, reporting over 1,800 new cases after a substantial drop to about 500 cases the previous day.

What measures are being taken in Hanoi to celebrate Tet Nguyen Dan safely?

To celebrate Tet Nguyen Dan safely, Hanoi authorities plan to ignite fireworks at a single location in Thong Nhat Park to minimize gatherings and reduce the risk of virus transmission.

What recent developments have occurred regarding the Omicron variant in Vietnam?

Today, the first patient infected with the Omicron variant in Vietnam has successfully recovered and been discharged from a hospital in Hanoi, indicating progress in managing the variant.

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