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HCM City aims to make English 2nd language in schools

5,149 new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday morning

HCM City orders rescheduling of delayed COVID-19 jabs

HCM City’s Health Department has ordered agencies to reschedule injections for people who were forced to delay their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Hà Nội makes plans to prepare up to 8,000 beds for COVID-19 patients if necessary

Hà Nội has promulgated a plan to prepare 8,000 beds for COVID-19 patients in three different condition levels including moderate, serious and critical.

9,340 new COVID-19 cases reported on Monday

More than 9,000 new COVID-19 cases were detected on Monday, and the Ministry of Health also announced a further 360 people have died of complications related to coronavirus.

4,185 new infections, 360 deaths reported on Monday evening

COVID-update

HCM City to cover funeral expenses for deceased COVID patients

HCM City authorities said the city would cover expenses for funeral services for deceased COVID patients in “the safest and most solemn manner”.

Hà Nội tightens control of travel permits during social distancing

Hà Nội's People's Committee has issued an urgent request on strictly control the issuance and use of travel permits during the period of social distancing.

Telehealth system, National Technology Centre for COVID-19 Prevention and Control launched

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said the telemedicine system, which is connected to all hospitals at the district level, would help save more patients’ lives, reduce the overload on upper-level hospitals, and limit the transmission of virus.

Volunteers work around the clock to get oxygen cylinders to where they are most needed

Volunteer were sent to HCM City's Tropical Diseases Hospital by the city's Youth Union to support the Pharmacy Department.

Mekong Delta authorities seek to boost farm produce sales amid transport restrictions

Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are taking measures to boost the sales of agricultural products as travel restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID – 19 affect them.

Pre-schools in HCM City go up for sale

Pre-schools in HCM City have found themselves in a tight corner, with many owners putting their schools up for sale.

Recruitment demand, applicants’ quality soar in textile and garment industry: Report

The competencies of job candidates in the textile and garment industry met employers’ requirements in the first half, according to the latest report by recruitment company Navigos Group.

5,155 new cases announced on Monday morning

COVID-19 update

COVID-19 cases top 210,000 with 381 more deaths

Việt Nam’s total COVID-19 cases reached 210,405 on Sunday and 381 more deaths were announced.

4,949 new COVID-19 cases, 147 more deaths reported on Sunday evening

Flights halted between localities under social distancing measures

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on Sunday halted all commercial flights between provinces and cities that are applying social distancing, including the Hà Nội – HCM City route and vice versa.

Hospitals in HCM City start using Remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients

About 10,000 Remdesivir vials have been distributed to about 10 hospitals in HCM City to treat COVID-19 patients starting today, according to the health ministry.

Fully vaccinated people from outbreak regions only have to self-isolate at home for 7 days: Health ministry

People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have been declared recovered coming from outbreak regions will not have to put under centralised quarantine, according to the latest guidelines from the health ministry to local authorities.

VPBank hands over more than 1,000 ventilators to pandemic-hit southern region

VPBank handed over more than 1,000 ventilators to 19 cities and provinces in the southern region as the COVID-19 pandemic's fourth wave has caused a severe shortage.