RT-PCR tests show 652 negative COVID-19 results in Hanoi
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(VOVWORLD) - A total of 4,751 samples have been collected in Hanoi as of August 10 as part of an RT-PCR test campaign on locals who came back from Da Nang between July 15- 29, with 652 of the group being confirmed to have tested negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Medical staff operating in the capital implement a number of large-scale real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests between August 8 and August 12. It is anticipated that the 75,000 people who returned to Hanoi from Da Nang, a fresh COVID-19 hotspot, will participate in the campaign.
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A total of 130 cases who recently arrived back from Da Nang partake in the RT-PCR test campaign at a cultural house in Yen Hoa ward of Cau Giay district on August 10.
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Of all the methods currently available, the RT-PCR method has proven to be the most accurate way of detecting the COVID-19.
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The RT-PCR method helps to detect COVID-19 cases, with only a swab taken from the nose and throat needed.
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A cultural house located in Dich Vong Hau ward of Cau Giay district is used to conduct COVID-19 testing for returnees from Da Nang. Residents are urged to maintain a safe distance due to regulations relating to pandemic prevention and control.
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A local person completes a medical declaration form.
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A medical worker participates in disinfection work as a means of curbing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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It will take three days from the samples initially being taken for health officials to announce the RT-PCR test results.
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A member of the medical staff is thoroughly disinfected after work.
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