541 new COVID-19 cases recorded on October 20

The national COVID-19 caseload rose to 11,495,772 with 541 new cases recorded on October 20, according to the Ministry of Health.
A man is vaccinated against COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)
A man is vaccinated against COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)

With 299 patients given the all clear during the day, the number of recoveries rose to 10,600,224.

Meanwhile, there are 47 patients needing breathing support.

No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,159.

As of the end of October 19, the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected was 260,919,526 with 117,234 doses administered on October 19.

VNA