More than 10,000 samples for the second COVID-19 testing of delegates to and personnel serving the 13th National Party Congress turned out negative for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 as of 8pm on January 24.
A medical worker takes a swab from a reporter for COVID-19 testing (Photo: VNA) – More than 10,000
samples for the second COVID-19 testing of delegates to and personnel serving
the 13th National Party Congress turned out negative for the coronavirus
SARS-CoV-2 as of 8pm on January 24.
According to regulations, all delegates to and
personnel serving the event must undergo two tests: the first conducted within
seven days prior to the congress and the second within one or two days.
Both tests of the more than 10,000 people showed
negative results.
The COVID-19 testing aims to ensure a safe
environment for the 13th National Party Congress, scheduled to take place in
Hanoi from January 25 to February 2.
Amid the pandemic’s complex developments around
the world, the Ministry of Health recommended all anti-COVID-19 measures be
complied with to ensure safety for the congress and the Lunar New Year holiday.
The COVID-19 tally in Vietnam stood at 1,548 as
of late January 24, including 1,411 recoveries and 35 deaths./.