63 cases were recorded in HCM city, 16 in Bac Giang, 4 in Nghe An, 3 in Bac Ninh and 2 in Ha Tinh.

Of the new cases, 87 were found in quarantine sites or locked-down areas. The history of epidemiology of 3 patients in Nghe An province is being investigated.

The same day, Vietnam confirmed one more coronavirus-related death, bringing the national tally to 67.

The 75-year-old man tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 on June 14, with underlying diseases of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.

Vietnam has recorded more than 13,300 cases since COVID-19 first hit the country early last year.