The National Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases (NIITD) in Hanoi has seen an increase over the past three days in the number of acute diarrhea sufferers, with about 20-25 new cases admitted each day.

Ha said there are not enough beds for all patients at NIITD and many have to share a single bed with another person. More than 80 acute diarrhea patients were undergoing treatment at the institute on Wednesday. Among them, more than 30 have tested positive for cholera.

Also on Wednesday, Hanoi Department of Health Director Le Anh Tuan said since April 15, 182 acute diarrhea cases have been reported in the city as serious and three tested positive for cholera.

Reported by Nam Son-Minh Ngoc