These cases are linked to patient 2899, according to Nguyen.

A doctor of Ly Nhan District Medical Center is suspected of having the virus, Nguyen added.

Meanwhile, Ha Noi authorities also reported two new community infection cases of COVID-19 this morning.

Both of them are workers working at two different companies located at the Thang Long Industrial Park in Dong Anh District.

Under the current protocols, localities are allowed to report new cases but only the Ministry of Health has the authority to confirm new cases./.