Up to 210 cases involving F1 individuals who came into close contact with the country’s 262nd patient at Samsung Display Vietnam in the northern province of Bac Ninh have tested negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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In addition to the figures from F1 cases, a total of 1,109 F2 cases have also been tested, with 110 samples so far coming back negative for the COVID-19 whilst the remaining results are poised to be returned shortly.

The tests come after eight positive COVID-19 cases were detected in the nation between April 13 and 19, whilst 59 patients were released from various hospitals.

The highest number of new cases was recorded on April 13 with five patients testing positive for the virus, with the subsequent three days each recording one new case. 

Since April 17 there have been no new infections of the deadly virus found in the country.