A photo of a medical worker in a protective suit trying to talk to her sons while maintaining a two-metre distance to keep them safe has touched hearts nationwide.

Việt Nam is one front runner in mobilising social capital from individuals and private sector through the establishment of the COVID-19 Vaccine Fund.

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday evening announced the 79th and 80th COVID-19 related deaths in Việt Nam, both are elderly female patients with severe underlying medical conditions.

The city has required a halt to all cultural, sports and entertainment activities, and the temporary closure of non-essential businesses.

A total of 372 COVID-19 infections were recorded on Tuesday, bringing the country's total cases to 16,413 so far, according to the Ministry of Health.