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COVID-19 updates in Việt Nam on Wednesday evening

Vietnamese sailors aboard detained Korean tanker

Two Vietnamese sailors are onboard a Korean tanker which is being detained in Iran over allegations of oil pollution.

Virtual waiting room for patients amid COVID-19 invented by university students

A group of university students recently invented QQueue - an app that allows patients to virtually wait in line, reducing waiting time and chance of group gathering in public spaces.

1.7 million blood units donated in 2020

The Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation said it had received approximately 1.7 million units of blood in 2020, which helped millions of patients, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health sector takes actions to bring happy Tết to all residents

Đỗ Xuân Tuyên, deputy minister of health talks to the press about measures taken to maintain Việt Nam’s success in the fight against COVID-19, and ensuring a happy Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday to all residents

Food safety requested during Tết festival

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has requested the ministries of health, agriculture and rural development, industry and trade and People's Committees of provinces and cities work to ensure food safety during the Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.

HCM City to spend US$2.3 million to repair HCM City-Trung Lương expressway.

HCM City will spend an additional VNĐ55 billion (US$2.3 million) to repair and maintain the HCM City-Trung Lương expressway.

Vietnamese scientist in Japan discovers invasive plant’s health benefits

A research group led by Assoc. Prof. Trần Đăng Xuân at Japan’s Hiroshima University recently published a study on the potential use of a grass species scientifically known as Andropogon virginicus.

Traffic accidents and traffic jams remain problematic

Traffic accidents and traffic jams have remained problematic for society, affecting the economic, cultural, social development of Việt Nam, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Trương Hoà Bình has said.

Health experts recommend vaccinations to prevent severe disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Health experts strongly recommended vaccinations to prevent severe diseases caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterium, which can be dangerous for infants and people with chronic conditions.

Seven new imported COVID-19 cases confirmed on Tuesday

Ariston Việt Nam installs 100 water-heating systems in remote regions

One hundred water-heating systems have been installed in remote regions across the country by Ariston Việt Nam as part of a corporate social responsibility campaign.

High school students make video in Environmental Competition for High School-Modern Solutions to Environmental Issue

High school students around the country are exhorted to make a 10-15 minute video on solutions for environmental issues in the country for a contest titled Environmental Competition for High School-Modern Solutions to Environmental Issue.

Man leaves quarantine before receiving positive coronavirus test

A Vietnamese man who returned to Việt Nam from the US has been confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 by the Hà Nội Centre for Disease Control after being discharged from centralised quarantine.

Health ministry proposes suspending flights from countries with new COVID-19 variant

The Ministry of Health has proposed suspending or limiting flights from countries and territories that have reported the new variant of SARS-CoV-2.

Two foreign tourists lost in New Year's mountain climbing incident in Central Highlands found

Two women, a 35-year-old British and a 28-year-old South African national, have been located by search and rescue forces after they were became lost in the forest while climbing the Langbiang mountain in the Central Highlands.

Hạnh Phúc Hospital receives accreditation as Center of Excellence for Breastfeeding

Hạnh Phúc International Hospital in Bình Dương Province has been accredited as a Center of Excellence for Breastfeeding by the Ministry of Health.

Second Việt Nam-produced COVID-19 vaccine to enter human trials this month

A second Việt Nam-produced COVID-19 vaccine will soon begin human trials, two months ahead of schedule.

Kiên Giang takes measures against fresh water shortage in dry season

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang has taken measures to cope with drought and saltwater intrusion for the coming 2020- 21 dry season.