Vietnam To Test All 1.1 Million Residents Of Coastal COVID-19 Hotspot

Vietnam, initially free of community-transmitted COVID-19 cases, faced a rapid outbreak starting in mid-July, centered in Da Nang. The virus quickly spread to six cities and provinces, leading to nearly 600 infections. Authorities planned to test 1.1 million residents, with up to 10,000 tests daily. Researchers are investigating a potentially more infectious new strain of the virus.

What was the situation in Vietnam regarding community-transmitted coronavirus cases before mid-July?

• There were no new cases.

• There were hundreds of new cases.

• The cases were decreasing.

• The cases were stable.

Where were the first new cases of coronavirus reported in Vietnam?

• Hanoi

• Ho Chi Minh City

• Da Nang

• Hue

How many cities and provinces did the outbreak spread to within a week?

• Five

• Six

• Four

• Three

What is the daily testing capacity planned for Da Nang residents?

• 10,000 people

• 20,000 people

• 5,000 people

• 15,000 people

What is the Vietnamese Ministry of Health investigating about the new COVID-19 cases?

• A new strain of the virus

• A new treatment method

• A decrease in infection rate

• A vaccine development