24 local cases confirmed on Thursday morning

Việt Nam confirms 25 new cases on Thursday morning, including one Indian woman who was quarantined shortly after her arrival on May 7. The 24 local cases are reported in Bắc Giang (23), and Lạng Sơn (1).

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PM commends units for constructing pontoon bridge to serve Tết travel demand

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Seafood poisoning probe launched after diners hospitalised

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PM extends best wishes to doctors, patients on Tết occasion

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With 235 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases recorded in the last 24 hours, Việt Nam's total infections in the ongoing fourth wave since April 27 has reached 3,027, with two northern provinces Bắc Giang and Bắc Ninh continuing to be hot spots.

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115 local cases reported on Wednesday evening

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PM requests COVID-19 vaccine priority given to factory workers

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67-year-old woman is Việt Nam’s 45th COVID-19 death

A 67-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and diabetes in the northern province Bắc Ninh is Viet Nam's 45th COVID-19 related death, health authorities announced Wednesday.

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PM lauds 'white blouse' soldiers in COVID-19 fight

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has hailed the tireless efforts and wholehearted devotion of medical workers, the “white blouse” soldiers on the frontline in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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With promising results, Việt Nam's COVID-19 vaccine set to begin phase 3 trials in June

Việt Nam’s domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine, Nano Covax, willbegin Phase 3 of clinical trials in June involving up to 13,000 volunteers.

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40 new local COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday noon

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620-bed field hospital set up in Bắc Giang Province

On Tuesday evening, the Ministry of Health announced a record of 243 locally infected cases in Bắc Giang, bringing the total number of cases in the northern province on the day to 375 cases.

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Đà Nẵng donates $43,000 to aid Laos COVID-19 fight

A donation of VNĐ1 billion (US$43,000) will be sent from Da Nang City to support five localities of Laos – Salavan, Champasak, Attapu, Savannakhet and Sekong – in the fight against COVID-19.