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The Central Committee of the HCM Communist Youth Union and the Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Co-operation jointly organised the virtual event to officially launch a social activity to spread positivity.

Van Chuong Ward in Dong Da District has been under lockdown for days as it is a COVID-19 hot spot. A complex road system has been set up here to give delivery drivers safe passage when dropping off goods in a locked down area of the capital. It may look a little complicated at first, but drivers soon got used to this a-MAZE-ing, and safe, way to work. VNS

Strict, social distancing measures will continue in the capital city after September 6, as authorities announce plans to introduce a new zonal system to curb the spread of COVID-19.

HCM City will launch relief more packages for people whose incomes are affected by COVID-19 and the stringent restrictions to curb it, and make them more accessible, Võ Văn Hoan, deputy chairman of its People’s Committee, has said.

Around 1,200 residents living in Hà Nội's Thanh Xuân District have been evacuated from their homes after the capital's biggest COVID cluster was detected.

A feature has been launched on the Zalo network to help connect people who are in need of support to others who want to offer assistance. Zalo Connect already has 60,000 users helping those struggling in Hà Nội.

An additional 11,434 COVID-19 cases were recorded on Wednesday and 364 virus-related deaths. The Ministry of Health also announced an extra 440 fatalities that were registered on Tuesday.

Classes in HCM City at public schools will start on September 6, although the academic year 2021-22 officially begins on September 1, Hồ Tấn Minh, deputy director of HCM City's Department of Education and Training, said.