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."
Ho Chi Minh City sets itself no more than 150 infection target
HCMC is the second city confirming most Covid-19 infections in Vietnam, following Hanoi city. In efforts to cope with different scenarios and contain the disease outbreak, city Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong said on Sunday to set targets of limiting its Covid-19 cases to below 150.
A department of Saint-Paul Hospital in Vietnam blockaded as Covid-19 patient had come by
The Department of Orthopedic Trauma of Saint-Paul Hospital has been locked down as a Covid-19 patient came by to visit his son, who is treated at the medical facility, Tien Phong News reported on March 29.
Prime Minister of Vietnam request to close unnecessary services
Assessing that the next 10-15 days will determine the success or failure of the combat against Covid-19, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requests the closure of unnecessary services.
Bach Mai, largest hospital in Vietnam locked down
Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi, the biggest hospital in Vietnam, was put under lockdown on Saturday morning [March 28].
HCM City stops granting new work permits to foreigners from coronavirus-hit areas
HCM City has temporarily stopped granting new work permits to foreigners arriving from COVID-19-affected areas.
Prime Minister directed the COVID-19 prevention and control in Vietnam
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued directive measures to strengthen the COVID-19 prevention and control as new infection cases have increased over the past three weeks in Vietnam.
Vietnam: Preventing COVID-19 spread from border areas
Officers and soldiers at the borders from Son La to Kien Giang have seriously implemented the prevention of COVID-19 disease from spreading from the border areas.
Covid-19 updates in Vietnam, March 28: 169 infections, 21 patients have discharged
Vietnam has recorded six more Covid-19 cases, putting the country’s count to 169 on March 28. On the other hand, among 54 patients tested negative four times in a row, 21 are expected soon to be discharged from hospitals.
G20: US$5 trillion pledge to handle coronacrisis, Vietnam shares experience in pandemic battle
In the recent statement, G20’s leaders committed a US$5 trillion impetus to work out economic consequences caused by Covid-19. Also in the meeting, Vietnam’s leader shared experiences in pandemic prevention and control.
Vietnam to stock 190.000 tons of rice for food security amid COVID-19
Vietnam's General Department of State Reserves plans to have 190,000 tons of rice in storage by June 15 to ensure the country has enough food amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the finance ministry said on its website.
Sick sea turtle has been rescued and cared in Da Nang, Vietnam
A female Olive Ridley sea turtle has been rescued and cared for by an animal rescue team in Da Nang since it was found on February 23.
Coronavirus Update in Vietnam, March 27: desipe the new case increasing, also new recoveries seen
Although it was announced that new case increasing to 153 infections in Vietnam on 26 March, the country also saw a new happiness from three discoveries of two British people and one Vietnamese woman in the Da Nang Hospital recovered from Covid-19.
More than 20 people gathering is forbidden in Vietnam as Covid-19 threat rises
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked local authorities nationwide to temporarily suspend all gatherings of over 20 people within two weeks as well as shut down non-essential services including massage, tourist sites, cinemas, and restaurants to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Vietnam historical book reprinted for 5th time
The Vietnamese historical book Biên Bản Chiến Tranh 1-2-3-4.75 (A War Account 1-2-3-4.75) by journalist Tran Mai Hanh has recently been reprinted for the 5th time with 100 new pages including newly-revealed, highly-confidential material.
Hanoi hospital tests 5,000 staffs, patients for Covid-19
The Health Ministry has directed that Covid-19 tests are done by Sunday for nearly 4,000 medical staff and 1,000 patients being treated at Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital.
Vietnam aids US$200.000 to Laos and Cambodia to fight COVID-19
The Government of Vietnam has decided to provide Laos and Cambodia with necessary medical equipment to fight COVID-19, worth US$100.000 for each county, the Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc announced.
Vietnam PM to attend G20 emergency video meeting on Covid-19 response
Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attend the G20 emergency online summit this evening March 26, which is expected to focus on coordinated responses to the widening COVID-19 pandemic.
Con Dao Island will be closed temporarily to tourists for COVID-19 prevention
To prevent the spreading of coronavirus, the popular destination of Con Dao Island will be closed to tourists.
Police take part to enhance COVID-19 prevention in Hochiminh City
Vietnam Ministry of Public Security informed on 26 March, the Ho Chi Minh City Police’s Steering Committee for COVID-19 prevention and control has directed local police units to take preventive measures against the disease amid the complicated COVID-19 situation.
