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Hanoi: A 3-month-old in Vietnam who contracted the new coronavirus that has spread to dozens of countries since its outbreak in China was discharged from hospital on Thursday.
The baby is one of 16 patients who tested positive for the Covid-19 disease in Vietnam who has recovered, officials said.
“We are pleased to announce that the Vietnamese child has been successfully treated for pneumonia caused by coronavirus,” said Professor Le Thanh Hai, Director of the National Hospital of Pediatrics, adding that the patient will continue to be monitored in the local health centre.
The baby was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago, with only a slight fever of 37.5 degrees and mild flu symptoms, but tested positive for the virus, according to officials. (DPA)
The baby is one of 16 patients who tested positive for the Covid-19 disease in Vietnam who has recovered, officials said.
“We are pleased to announce that the Vietnamese child has been successfully treated for pneumonia caused by coronavirus,” said Professor Le Thanh Hai, Director of the National Hospital of Pediatrics, adding that the patient will continue to be monitored in the local health centre.
The baby was admitted to the hospital 10 days ago, with only a slight fever of 37.5 degrees and mild flu symptoms, but tested positive for the virus, according to officials. (DPA)
