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 city in Vietnam was the first to report new COVID-19 cases during the outbreak?

What is the Vietnamese Ministry of Health's statement regarding the new strain of the virus?