The Ministry of Health confirmed 19 new community infection cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, taking the national tally to 4,378. 

Number of new COVID-19 cases confirmed from May 1 to 6:00 am on May 18

The latest patients were reported in Ha Noi (13), Ha Nam (three), Dien Bien (two), and Son La (one).

Among the national tally, 2,909 are local infections, including 1,339 cases recorded in 27 cities and provinces since April 27 when the fourth wave of local transmissions began./.