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Further 12 cases of COVID-19 detected at Hà Nội Lung Hospital

A further 12 cases of COVID-19 infection were confirmed at the Hà Nội Lung Hospital Monday afternoon. This brings the total confirmed cases at the hospital to 26.

Strong winds, rains kill 2 in Mekong Delta, destroy houses, trees

One person each in Cà Mau and Vĩnh Long provinces died in strong winds and heavy rains in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta in recent days as they flattened houses and trees and destroyed crops.

Hà Nội lung hospital locked down after 14 found with COVID-19

COVID-19 positive mothers should be extra careful amid the pandemic

As Việt Nam is experiencing the worst wave of COVID-19 infections with thousands of new cases recorded each day, concerns are growing for all citizens, and pregnant women are no exception. Doctors say mothers to be should be extra careful against the virus as they are in a moderate clinically vulnerable group.

HCM City faces blood shortage, seeks donations from community

HCM City faces a severe shortage of blood for emergency aid and treatment at hospitals, according to the HCM City Hospital of Hematology and Blood Transfusion.

COVID-19 case tally tops 100,000

The number of people to test positive for COVID-19 in Việt Nam has topped 100,000, and the number of related fatalities has risen to more than 500.

2,708 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed on Monday morning

Việt Nam reports 3,552 new cases on Sunday evening

7,531 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Sunday, national tally nears 100,000

A total of 7,531 COVID-19 cases were detected in Việt Nam on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Health.

Explained: What happens if you break the rules during Hà Nội's social distancing period

The Hà Nội Department of Justice has announced sanctions for 16 activities violating regulations on COVID-19 prevention and control in which the highest fine is up to VNĐ200 million ($8,700) along with a criminal trial, as the city enforces Government Directive 16.

Hà Nội allows shipping of retail deliveries

The Hà Nội Department of Transport on Sunday issued a document requesting registration for employees to be allowed to transport essential goods for supermarket services and postal businesses by motorbikes.

Hanoians adapt to life in lockdown as COVID-19 goes on

As Hà Nội enters the first days of the social distancing to fight COVID-19, many of its residents say although the lockdown might make life uncomfortable, it is an effective measure to halt the spread of the virus.

VinGroup's request to "borrow" 5,000 vaccine doses "reasonable": HCM City

HCM City’s authorities on Sunday morning confirmed that they have agreed with VinGroup's request to “borrow” 5,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to give to their staff who are engaged in COVID-19 fight in the city.

Transport departments to ensure smooth circulation of essential goods

The transport departments of HCM City and all provinces must work to ensure the smooth circulation of essential goods, while the ministries of Industry and Trade and Agriculture and Rural Development will maintain supply chains during social distancing regulations under Governemt Directive 16.

Additional three million doses of Moderna vaccine arrive in Việt Nam

Việt Nam has received more than three million doses of the Moderna vaccine donated through the COVAX Facility by the US Government, UNICEF have announced.

Drownings down but work still to be done: WHO

On World Drowning Prevention Day July 25, Dr Kidong Park, WHO Representative in Việt Nam, speaks about the importance of drowning prevention and the measures necessary to protect children from drowning in Việt Nam.

3,979 cases of COVID-19 reported on Sunday morning

COVID-19 infections near 100,000 as new daily record was broken again

The total number of COVID-19 infections recorded in Việt Nam, since the first case was recorded last year, was 90,939 today with the country reporting a further 7,968 new cases.

New checkpoints to ease congestion entering capital city

From Saturday morning, the first day Hà Nội applied stricter social distancing measures under Directive 16, the inspection force have co-ordinated with the city’s functional forces to deploy solutions to prevent congestion at the gateways to the capital, Trần Hưng Hà, Director of the No.1 Road Administration Department (at the Directorate for Roads of Việt Nam) said.