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Ministry of Health confirms three more COVID-19 cases, total hits 116

The Ministry of Health today confirmed three more COVID-19 patients, including a medical worker, bringing the total number of cases in Việt Nam to 116.

Twenty-two labs capable of doing quick virus tests: health ministry

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention of Hà Nội, Đà Nẵng, Cần Thơ, Yên Bái, Lào Cai and Quảng Ninh are among healthcare facilities capable of conducting SARS-CoV-2 tests in Việt Nam, according to the Ministry of Health.

Dozens of houses damaged in hailstorm

Hail and strong winds hit Nghệ An Province’s Kỳ Sơn District on Sunday afternoon, causing serious damage to houses and crops.

Hà Nội coach stations propose extending opening hours

The Transport Department is considering allowing coach stations in the city to open at night to ease overcrowding.

Expressway component projects to be shifted to public investment

The Mai Sơn – Highway 45 Expressway, Highway 45 – Nghi Sơn Expressway and Phan Thiết – Dầu Giây section are to be changed.

Battle of Kon Tum brings victory for the Central Highlands

March 16th, 1975, was a day that will never be forgotten in Kom Tum Town. This was the day the very last American troops in the North Central Highlands were defeated.

Trains get cancelled due to coronavirus

The ministry warned that worse was to come for the sector, with productivity drastically dropping by 40 to 80 per cent compared to the same time last year.

PM hails army for efforts in fighting COVID-19 outbreak

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has commended the entire army for its efforts to overcome a wide range of difficulties and challenges to fulfill all assigned tasks in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Việt Nam records largest increase in new coronavirus infections

The 19 new infections are the largest single-day rise in the country and bring the total to 113.

Việt Nam confirms five more coronavirus cases, total hits 99

The Ministry of Health today confirmed five more COVID-19 patients, including three Vietnamese and two British nationals, bringing the country's total cases to 99.

COVID-19 prevention, control efforts stepped up

Health examinations and emergency treatment at Hà Nội's Bạch Mai Hospital will still be conducted as normal, the hospital said on Sunday morning.

Việt Nam confirms two new coronavirus infections, bringing total to 94

The two Vietnamese nationals returned to the country from Europe, bringing the total number of cases to 94.

Việt Nam confirms 92nd COVID-19 case

The Ministry of Health has confirmed a male patient, living in Ward 9 in Đà Lạt City, Lâm Đồng Province, as the 92nd case of COVID-19 in Việt Nam on Saturday.

Weigh stations abandoned as overloaded trucks passs by

At least four weigh stations that are designed to catch overloaded trucks in HCM City have closed, but local authorities may be unaware of the decision causing public concern about road safety.

Việt Nam leads the way fighting COVID-19

Việt Nam has taken all neccesary measures right from the beginning to cope with COVID-19 pandemic.

Down syndrome children show unconditional love

In Việt Nam, there are no official organisations or schools that are specialised for children with Down syndrome, so they mostly depend on their families for care.

COVID-19 in the eyes of locals and expats

Việt Nam News speaks to locals and expats about the measures and how they feel living in Việt Nam during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sa Pa salmon farmers hit by pandemic

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have seriously hit restaurants and hotels in the famous northern tourist town of Sa Pa Town, Lào Cai online newspaper reported.

Hanoians to receive 1 million free face masks

From now to the end of March, residents in Hà Nội will be offered five free face masks in public areas, shops and supermarkets in the city. People can register in advance and pick up their free masks at these areas.