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Hanoi strives to stamp out Covid-19 outbreak soon

On average, Hanoi detected one F0 case out of 10,000 people in the first three days of the capital city’s large-scale covid-19 testing campaign. 

Hundreds of desperate migrant workers stopped as they try to leave HCM City

On Sunday, as HCM City announced its plan to extend strict lockdown for another month until September 15, hundreds of migrant workers have packed their bags and personal belongings and rushed to the city's gateways

Artists nationwide raise funds to support the needy in HCM City

An exhibition showcasing art works by more than 100 painters and sculptors across Vietnam is being held virtually to raise funds to support needy people in HCM City.

Hanoi sends medical workers to support HCM City in COVID-19 fight

A delegation of the Ministry of Health led by Minister Nguyen Thanh Long arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15 afternoon to work with the city's authorities in COVID-19 prevention and control.

Vietnam logs 9,716 new cases of COVID-19 on August 14

Vietnam logged 7,716 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours to 6pm August 14, including six imported cases, according to the Health Ministry.

PM launches emulation movement for concerted efforts in COVID-19 combat

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 14 launched a special emulation movement that appeals to people nationwide to stay united and join in efforts to combat against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Danang residents not allowed to leave home for seven days

The central city of Danang announced this morning, August 14, that it will ban residents from leaving their homes for seven days, starting from 8 a.m., August 16, amid the rise in Covid-19 cases in the city.

Health ministry focuses on reducing treatment workload and minimising deaths

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long yesterday emphasised the strategy of reducing treatment workload and minimising deaths from COVID-19 at an online training conference on management, treatment and care of COVID-19 patients and safe vaccination.

Artists join hands in online coronavirus concert

A line-up of artists from Hanoi and HCM City will gather to perform in an online concert to show the importance of joining hands in the fight against the COVID pandemic, on Sunday night.

HCM City to fight epidemic in two phases after August 15

The epidemic situation in Ho Chi Minh City is still complicated. The number of new infection cases is "flattening" but covid-19 related deaths are still high, said HCM City’s Vice Chair Duong Anh Duc at a press conference on August 13.

Vietnam reports 9,180 new COVID-19 cases on August 13

The Ministry of Health recorded 9,180 new cases of COVID-19, including 30 imported ones, in the past 24 hours to 6pm on August 13, a reduction of 503 against the previous day.

Localities asked to adopt three-tiered COVID-19 treatment model

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long suggested localities adopt three-tiered COVID-19 treatment model to minimise fatality rate during a video teleconference (VTC) on August 13 morning.

HCMC considers mobilizing recovered Covid-19 patients as volunteers

The HCMC government is considering mobilizing recovered Covid-19 patients as volunteers in the fight against the pandemic in the city.

Vietnam integrates databases for Covid-19 prevention, control tasks

Along with the active work of the medical staff, the technology human resources are trying to develop useful software pieces to serve Covid-19 prevention and control tasks in hope of putting the latest outbreak under control at the earliest time.

Doctors spend sleepless nights reassuring anxious people

HCM City is experiencing extremely difficult days as the number of Covid-19 infections continues to remain steady day by day. 

Localities urged to apply IT to increase vaccination capacity

The Ministry of Information and Communications and Ministry of Health has called on localities to take full advantage of information and technology to administer vaccinations rapidly and effectively.

VN reports 9,667 new cases of COVID on August 12

Vietnam recorded 9,667 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday and a further 326 people have died of coronavirus complications.

Gov't to roll out $5.2 billion COVID-19 relief package

The Government is to roll out a 118 trillion VND (5.2 billion USD) COVID-19 relief package by the end of the year, said deputy minister of finance Nguyễn Đức Chi during a government meeting on August 11.

Da Nang to impose stricter measures if new Covid-19 cases do not decrease in four days

At a meeting of the Da Nang People's Council on August 12, Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang said the city would impose higher social distancing measures if the number of cases does not decrease in the next four days.

Human love shines in forefront of battle against pandemic

While you are staying safe and working from home during social distancing, doctors and nurses are working hard to treat infections and many volunteers are assisting people in quarantine zones.