Viet Nam confirmed three community infection cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, raising the national caseload to 2,560. 

All the latest patients were recorded in Hai Duong Province, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control led by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam.

The same day, 43 patients were declared free of the virus, bringing the total recoveries to 2,158, said the National Committee.

Viet Nam began COVID-19 vaccinations from March 8, using AstraZeneca vaccine. To date, 15,865 front liners have been vaccinated in 12 cities and provinces nationwide, namely Hai Duong, Ha Noi, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Hai Phong, Ho Chi Minh City, Gia Lai, Long An, Da Nang, Hoa Binh and Khanh Hoa./.