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Some possible confusions about COVID-19

11:47 | 19/03/2020

The COVID-19 epidemic is spreading worldwide. Here is some information that could be confusing about this pandemic according to WHO.

WHO Vietnam delivers thank-you video to unsung heroes in Covid-19 combat

10:22 | 19/03/2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) Vietnam has made a notable video to deliver its gratitude toward the unsung heroes, who silently contribute their efforts to prevent and combat the respiratory disease COVID-19 epidemic in the Southeast Asian country.

UV pictures shows why a 30-second hand-washing with soap is a must

14:30 | 18/03/2020

How long test is an effective handwashing technique, Good Health used a special UV camera for testing — from a quick 'rinse and shake' to more than the advised 20 seconds found out.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus

08:08 | 18/03/2020

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus.

False medical report declaration: a possible criminal handling

22:07 | 14/03/2020

Any citizen who avoids medical registration, fails to truthfully report health status, or escaping quarantine which causes community infection shall be subjected to imprisonment.

WHO encourages Vietnam to step up COVID-19 containment measures

20:24 | 14/03/2020

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.

President Trump pictured next to Brazilian official who has coronavirus

06:55 | 13/03/2020

A Brazilian government official who attended an official meeting at Donald Trump's resort in Florida on Saturday (Mar 7) and posted a photo of himself standing next to the US president has tested positive for coronavirus, local reports said on Thursday (Mar 12).

The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Now Officially A Pandemic, WHO declares

04:47 | 12/03/2020

It's the first time the WHO has called an outbreak a pandemic since the H1N1 "swine flu" in 2009.

All of Italy to be placed under lockdown, says PM

15:22 | 10/03/2020

The battle to halt the coronavirus brought sweeping new restrictions, with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Monday (Mar 9) told people to "stay at home" and banning public gatherings as well as Serie A football matches.

WHO chief praises Vietnam’s efforts in COVID-19 combat

06:30 | 09/03/2020

Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has noted that despite long border with China - COVID-19 epicenter - Vietnam has deployed timely, effective preventive measures against the outbreak, and praised Vietnamese senior leaders’ political commitments as well as the resolve of agencies and localities.

Vietnam's new coronavirus test kits can produce result after two hours

23:41 | 05/03/2020

A Vietnam-made test kit for the new coronavirus can produce a result after two hours, similar to those developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

19:59 | 04/03/2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production by 40% as the death toll from the respiratory illness mounted.