Hanoi highly vulnerable to new Covid-19 outbreak
The capital is running a high risk of having more community infections given new cases scattered in different districts and the high frequency of commuting during holiday break.
15:49 | 05/05/2021
‘Infection rate in Ha Nam is very fast,’ Health Minister warns
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long on Thursday warned of a very fast Covid-19 infection rate in Ha Nam province following the detection of the new local patient.
10:40 | 30/04/2021
‘Next Covid-19 outbreak would be more devastating’: Health Minister says
The overall picture of Covid-19 in the region shows highly vulnerable Vietnam to imported cases and the next wave might be more disastrous than the previous, according to Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long.
14:01 | 25/04/2021
China and WHO blamed for slow response to Covid-19 pandemic by independent panel
An independent panel concluded that World Health Organization and China could have quicker measures to contain the Covid-19 in its initial outbreak.
10:48 | 19/01/2021
Last illegal entrant from Covid-19- infected group found by HCMC Authorities
The last of nine people who entered Vietnam illegally from Cambodia on December 24, 2020, some of whom tested positive with Coronavirus, has been found.
16:18 | 02/01/2021
Thailand to test thousands after shirmp market COVID-19 outbreak
Thailand on Sunday began testing tens of thousands of people for coronavirus and extended curbs on movement, a day after locking down a province following the country’s worst outbreak yet.
10:44 | 21/12/2020
New coronavirus outbreak in China's Kashgar, millions tested for nCoV
A new cluster of symptomatic coronavirus cases in Kashgar city, northwest of Xinjiang has prompted the municipal authorities to carry out vast testing in the entire city.
14:34 | 27/10/2020
Vietnam COVID-19 Updates August 6: 3 New Cases Confirmed, Outbreak Expected To Peak In 10 Days.
The 4 new cases are all related to Da Nang, with 1 case reported in Hanoi, and 3 cases in Quang Nam. After analysing the infection of the coronavirus, the Vietnam health sector recommends that in the next 10 days, people should be careful and strictly follow disease prevention guidelines.
08:13 | 06/08/2020
WHO praises Vietnam's prompt response to recent COVID-19 situation
Kidong Park, WHO Representative in Vietnam, praises Vietnam's quick and effective response to the recent COVID-19 developments at the meeting with the National Steering Committee on Covid-19 Prevention and Control in Hanoi, Monday afternoon.
16:08 | 28/07/2020
China issues white paper on COVID-19, denying lawsuits or compensation claims
In the white paper published on Sunday, Beijing seeks to explain its steps and measures in fighting the COVID-19 epidemic, saying it has provided WHO and the US ‘timely information’ about the coronavirus.
15:21 | 08/06/2020
Vietnam remains among fastest growing economies in Asia despite COVID-19 impacts
Vietnam’s economic growth rate is expected to slow sharply in 2020 to 4.8% due to the COVID-19 outbreak but remains one of the highest in Asia, says a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) report released today.
16:38 | 03/04/2020
Vietnam PM asks two major cities to prepare for lockdown to stop coronavirus
Facing to increasingly Covid-19 infection numbers in two biggest cities in Vietnam, The Prime Minister asked Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday to review and update Covid-19 plans to "ensure readiness for city lockdown scenarios."
08:24 | 30/03/2020
COVID-19 from a view of locals and expats in Vietnam
With the issuance of such COVID-19 containing measures from the Vietnamese government as making face masks wearing mandatory in public places, putting suspected cases under centralized isolation, tightening immigration policies, people's daily life has been somehow changing. Several citizens and expats in Vietnam were asked to share their thoughts, how they feel living in the country amidst the epidemic.
14:23 | 21/03/2020
Hanoi still a friendly-safe destinatination for foreign tourists
With serveral COVID-19 infections recently reported, the capital of Hanoi is yet to consider city lockdown, while many tourism enterprises are joining hands to keep Hanoi a welcoming and safe tourist site for foreign visitors.
10:23 | 21/03/2020
All travelers into Vietnam shall be subject to centralized quarantine since March 21
Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuanl incoming travelers to Viet Nam shall be subject to mandatory centralized quarantine for 14 days, applicable since March 21 at the request of the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, said .
20:36 | 20/03/2020
False medical report declaration: a possible criminal handling
Any citizen who avoids medical registration, fails to truthfully report health status, or escaping quarantine which causes community infection shall be subjected to imprisonment.
22:07 | 14/03/2020
WHO encourages Vietnam to step up COVID-19 containment measures
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday incentivizes Vietnam Government to take even tougher measures to curb the COVID-19 spreading and plan essential activation in the worst-case scenario.
20:24 | 14/03/2020
State Bank of Vietnam urge for cash sterilization to curb COVID-19 spreading
The State Bank of Vietnam sent an urgent request Thursday that all used banknotes must be disinfected and stored for a while before re-entering circulation.
08:36 | 14/03/2020
New approach to work in the outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam
With the outbreak of COVID-19 on trend, many businesses in Vietnam switch to work online or at home. This method has received many support from employers and employees.
23:21 | 10/03/2020
Attractive destination in Vietnam limits tourists in COVID-19 epidemic
As the threatening of COVID-19 epidemic, Vietnamese tourists wishing to visit the island are required to fill out health declarations.
20:02 | 10/03/2020
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