HCM City approves water supply master plan
HCM City authorities have pledged to continue to carry out “drastic” measures to prevent water pollution, groundwater exploitation and lack of clean water for local use.
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Nine community cases reported in Hải Dương
Nine community cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday evening, all in the northern province of Hải Dương.
VN reports nine new cases, 30 recoveries on Wednesday evening
VN in talks for 90 million doses of Pfizer, Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines: Health minister
“We expect that Việt Nam will not suffer from vaccine shortage in 2021. This is the biggest vaccination drive in the country’s history with over 100 million doses to administer,” Minister Long said.
HCM City, Hà Nội, and five other localities to reopen schools in March
HCM City and six other provinces and cities are planning to reopen schools on March 1, according to the Ministry of Education and Training.
No location remains locked down in HCM City as new COVID wave begins to ease
The HCM City Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (HCDC) said with no new COVID-19 cases diagnosed since February 11 all lockdown locations in the city have been taken down.
Hải Dương conducts large-scale testing for COVID-19 from Feb 24
The northern province of Hải Dương, the country’s current largest hotspot of COVID-19, plans to conduct large-scale testing for the novel coronavirus, using Realtime-PCR technology, from February 24.
First COVID-19 vaccine batch reached Việt Nam
The first doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines have arrived Wednesday afternoon at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport, HCM City.
Man dies after showing signs of COVID-19
A man who showed symptoms of coronavirus has died at a hospital in the northern province of Thanh Hóa.
Blood shortage warned as donations postponed due to COVID-19 outbreaks
The resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in many cities and provinces in recent weeks has seriously affected the blood supply for medical treatment.
HCM City primary schools flexible with their online learning
Primary schools in HCM City are adopting various online learning tools and resources amid the school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman prosecuted for spreading virus
Police of Hải Dương City in the northern province of the same name on Monday started legal proceedings against a woman for “spreading a contagious disease to others”.
PM proposes measures to galvanise int’l efforts to address climate-related risks to peace, security
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc attended and delivered remarks at an open debate of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security, which was held in the form of video conferencing on Tuesday.
City Dept of Health develops emergency plan for COVID-19
The HCM City Department of Health has developed an emergency plan for COVID-19 outbreaks under three scenarios of fewer than 100, 200 and 500 positive cases.
Cần Thơ earmarks $30.6m for poverty reduction in 2021
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ plans to spend VNĐ703 billion (US$30.6 million) this year on poverty alleviation measures.
Tân Phú - Bảo Lộc Highway to connect Đồng Nai - Lâm Đồng provinces
The Tân Phú - Bảo Lộc Highway plan, which connects Đồng Nai and Lâm Đồng provinces, will be carried out by Lâm Đồng People’s Committee, as approved by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc.
HCM City businesses offer to pay for COVID-19 tests for staff
The HCM City Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (HCDC) has asked city authorities to allow businesses to pay for COVID-19 testing of their staff who have returned to HCM City after the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.
Extra vigilance needed to cope with pandemic: Deputy Prime Minister
As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam said vigilance and resource preparation are key to coping with all situations.
