[Video] Ho Chi Minh City: Number of COVID-19 cases increases rapidly, 2 deaths recorded

NDO - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that the number of COVID-19 cases in the area is increasing rapidly, mainly due to the NB.1.8.1 variant. In week 21 of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City recorded 79 cases, nearly 3 times the average of the previous 4 weeks. Although there have been no severe cases due to COVID-19 alone, there have been two deaths due to underlying chronic diseases.

Since the beginning of the year, Ho Chi Minh City has recorded 204 COVID-19 cases, down 43% compared to the same period in 2024. However, the number of cases has been on an upward trend since week 16.

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health directed medical units to strengthen monitoring and treatment, paying special attention to high-risk groups such as the elderly and chronically ill.

People are advised not to panic and continue to comply with epidemic prevention measures to protect themselves and the community.

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