Photo printing services in HCM City, like many other services, have been shut down due to the current social distancing regulations, preventing many people from getting portraits of their deceased family members for their altar.

Up to 88 per cent of households across Việt Nam suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic with those working in the tourism, service and manufacturing sectors the most severely affected.

The number of infections dropped by 935 cases compared to Thursday’s figures.

President of VABIOTECH Đỗ Tuấn Đạt said: “We are very happy to announce the successful manufacture of this first batch of vaccine Sputnik V in Việt Nam. This batch was analysed and evaluated by the Russian side to meet requirements.”

The COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on women’s access to healthcare and the crucial role digital technology and collaboration play in shaping an empowered future for women’s health and family planning were highlighted at an Asia Pacific virtual roundtable this morning.