The latest patient met and joined a party with the first case of Hanoi who returned to the country on March 2.

The suspension, which is not be applicable to entrants for diplomatic or official purposes, will last for 30 days starting March 15.

Up to 63 Covid-29 patients have recovered, including 16 in the first phase (before March 6) and 47 in the second phase of the fight against the virus in Vietnam.

To be considered healthy, Covid-19 patients need to test negative for the virus three consecutive times and go through quarantine for two weeks.

The worker had no history of contact with any suspected Covid-19 patients.