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Coronavirus symptoms: Sudden lost of smell and taste
Evidence is growing that anyone experiencing a sudden loss of smell and taste could be a "hidden carrier" of the coronavirus, even if no other symptoms are displayed, evidence compiled by leading rhinologists in the UK suggests.
16:18 | 23/03/2020
Advice to COVID-19 infectious women who wish to breastfeed
As COVID-19 escalates globally, WHO has advised infected women who wish to breastfeed.
22:40 | 22/03/2020
"Hanoi whole-city lockdown" is a complete fabrication
Rumors on social media platforms on Thursday afternoon said that Hanoi authorities had decided to put the city under lockdown following a sudden rise in the number of infections. The dissemination of misreport has been investigated.
13:46 | 20/03/2020
Some possible confusions about COVID-19
The COVID-19 epidemic is spreading worldwide. Here is some information that could be confusing about this pandemic according to WHO.
11:47 | 19/03/2020
WHO Vietnam delivers thank-you video to unsung heroes in Covid-19 combat
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.
10:22 | 19/03/2020
UV pictures shows why a 30-second hand-washing with soap is a must
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.
14:30 | 18/03/2020
Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus.
08:08 | 18/03/2020
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
President Trump pictured next to Brazilian official who has coronavirus
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).
06:55 | 13/03/2020
The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Now Officially A Pandemic, WHO declares
It's the first time the WHO has called an outbreak a pandemic since the H1N1 "swine flu" in 2009.
04:47 | 12/03/2020
All of Italy to be placed under lockdown, says PM
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.
15:22 | 10/03/2020
WHO chief praises Vietnam’s efforts in COVID-19 combat
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.
06:30 | 09/03/2020
Vietnam's new coronavirus test kits can produce result after two hours
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).
23:41 | 05/03/2020
WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus
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.
19:59 | 04/03/2020
