According to the ministry's report, most of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 58 out of 63 localities in the country.
As of Thursday evening, the number of Covid-19 patients in Vietnam has increased to over 10.60 million, and over 9.20 million of whom have recovered. The country now stands 12th among 225 countries and territories worldwide in the number of infections.
Some localities that have recorded the highest number of patients include Hanoi (1,584,454), HCM City (608,242), Nghe An (481,009), Bac Giang (385,103), and Binh Duong (383,360).
On April 28, a further three deaths related to Covid-19 were announced, bringing the total number of fatalities in Vietnam to 43,037.
Vietnam on April 27 administered 327,296 doses of Covid-19 vaccines, raising the total number of doses given to local people to over 213.60 million.
Vietnam has temporarily stopped health declaration for arrivals entering the country via all border gates.
