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First local futsal player joins AFC’s anti-COVID-19 campaign

Nguyen Minh Tri has become the first Vietnamese futsal player to join #BreakTheChain, a global campaign launched by the Asian Football Federation (AFC) to raise awareness about combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus: Lifting lockdowns could see virus 'reignite', WHO warns

The head of the UN health agency warns most of the world's population "remains susceptible".

No new COVID-19 cases for 5.5 days straight, WHO official commends VN's response

Vietnam continued to record no new COVID-19 cases for five and a half days, according to Tuesday's afternoon report, while experts urged continued observance of social distancing measures.

 

Vietnam proposes measures for COVID-19 fight at multilateral meeting

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh proposed four main measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing the Ministerial Video-Conference of the Alliance for Multilateralism on COVID-19 on April 16.

Coronavirus: Trump's WHO de-funding 'as dangerous as it sounds'

Bill Gates, a major donor to the global health agency, is among critics of Donald Trump's funding cut.

Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says Trump

The World Health Organization "failed in its basic duty" over coronavirus, Donald Trump says.

Measles resurgence fear amid coronavirus

Millions of children risk missing out on measles vaccines, Unicef warns.

Coronavirus: 'Deadly resurgence' if curbs lifted too early, WHO warns

Countries should be cautious about lifting lockdown measures, the World Health Organization says.

WHO stands ready to support Vietnam in the COVID-19 fight

Dr Kidong Park, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Vietnam speaks about the efforts made by Vietnamese Government in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for the country in the future.

 

Coronavirus: Pandemic is 'accelerating', WHO warns as cases pass 300,000

More than 300,000 cases have now been reported, as Covid-19 spreads to almost every country.

A responsible Vietnam in COVID-19 fight

Every country, including Vietnam, has implemented measures to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

COVID-19 quick test kits to be manufactured in Vietnam

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, research on a test kit for early COVID-19 discovery has been successful.

A talk with the first Vietnamese woman appointed WHO's division director

Tran Thi Giang Huong, director of the Department of International Co-operation under the Ministry of Health, was appointed Director of the World Health Organisation’s Division of Programmes for Disease Control last year.

Coronavirus: Six of President Trump's claims fact-checked

The US president has questioned WHO data and taken credit for reducing the number of cases. Is he right?

WHO declares a pandemic of coronavirus disease covid-19

The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared coronavirus a pandemic, reflecting alarm that countries aren’t working quickly and aggressively enough to fight the disease it causes, covid-19.

World community applauds Vietnam’s COVID-19 prevention

The COVID-19 epidemic is spreading rapidly worldwide. Starting in Wuhan, China, last December, 77 countries and territories have reported cases. 

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: The Ethiopian at the heart of the coronavirus fight

As World Health Organization chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has people hanging on his every word.

Coronavirus: Risk of spread upgraded to highest level

The World Health Organization says healthcare systems are still unprepared, but containment is possible.

Deputy PM, FM holds phone talks with RoK FM

At a request from the side of the Republic of Korea (RoK), Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh on February 28 talked over the phone with RoK Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha.