Authorities in the Central Highland province of Gia Lai have released information on eight high-risk places which are related to 12 positive novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases detected as of midday on February 2.

Gia Lai General Hospital is put into isolation after an individual
who tested positive for COVID-19 was detected at the site.

Residents in the locality have been urged to follow COVID-19 prevention and control measures implemented by the Ministry of Health, install the Bluezone app, and co-ordinate efforts with functional agencies as a means of tracing individuals who came into contact with suspected cases.

Local people will be able to inform the disease control centre of Gia Lai province through the hotline number at 0913.411.899.

At present, five locations throughout the Central Highland province, including Pleiku city, Phu Thien district, Krong Pa district, La Pa district, and Ayun Pa town have had 12 patients test positive for COVID-19, in addition to one suspected case.