The Prime Minister has decided to use over VNĐ8.8 billion from the national COVID-19 vaccine fund to support the first and second phase of clinical trials of the COVIVAC vaccine, which has been developed by the Health Ministry’s Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC) since May 2020.

The HCM City Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has launched an advisory panel on COVID-19 treatment composed of health professionals and leaders from top hospitals, medical universities and the Department of Health.

Quickly keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control and supporting businesses and people affected by the pandemic, particularly ensuring enough food and essential needs for all residents, are part of the freshly issued Resolution of the recent Government meeting on the socio-economic situation in the first seven months of the year.

As more COVID-19 cases are being detected in the community rather than primarily in locked down or quarantined areas, HCM City districts have been urged to speed up vaccinations.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Tuesday asked authorities in the southern province of Bình Dương to investigate a case in which a man died at home after five medical facilities in the province reportedly refused to provide him with emergency care last Friday night.

The Ministry of Health has sent a dispatch on the prevention and control of COVID-19 at offices to ministries, State and Government agencies, city and provincial people's committees, the ministry reported on Tuesday.

 Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has asked localities to ensure support for residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The earliest date for students at all levels in Hà Nội to start their 2021 – 2022 academic year is September 1, according to a new decision issued by the capital authorities.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn chaired the first meeting of the Government’s freshly established working group on COVID-19 vaccine diplomacy in Hà Nội on Monday.