HANOI, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam reported no new cases of COVID-19 infection for the third consecutive day on Friday, with its total confirmed cases remaining at 327 and zero deaths so far, according to its Ministry of Health.
One more COVID-19 patient was declared clear of the disease Friday, bringing the total cured cases in the country to 279, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Vietnam has recorded no local transmission for 43 straight days while there are nearly 8,900 people being quarantined and monitored, according to the health ministry.
The most critical case in the country, a British pilot, has tested negative for COVID-19 for a couple of times, the news agency reported, adding that the patient's health had shown positive signs as of Friday. Enditem
