Schools in localities across Việt Nam will extend closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical samples of two British COVID-19 patients (patient number 22 and 23), who have been treated at an isolation site in the city’s General Hospital since March 8, have tested negative for the virus.

HCM City People’s Committee on Thursday refused entry to a cruise ship with over 800 passengers on board. The vessel was not allowed to enter the city or dock at its port.

Students and their parents have been getting used to televised lessons for 9th and 12th graders since early this week.

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ will begin conducting tests for SARS-CoV-2 after March 15.