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No new cases of COVID-19, total remains at 258

The total number of patients who have tested positive nationwide remains at 258, said the Ministry of Health in its latest report.

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Sentencing of a man jailed for assaulting police streamed online

Court proceedings of a man who was jailed after attacking police who stopped him for not wearing a face mask, were streamed live to a number of communes and towns in Tiên Yên District in northern Việt Nam.

HCM City steps up rail passenger testing

All passengers entering HCM City via Sài Gòn Railway Station will be tested for COVID-19 and must complete medical declarations.

Four Brits leave Việt Nam, recovered from COVID-19 and grateful

Kevin Nevard, the 49th COVID-19 patient in Việt Nam, and his wife Hayley Nevard (patient No 30) have left Huế City after treatment and isolation for COVID-19 since March 8.

One new case confirmed, total rises to 258

A 47-year-old woman is the latest person to test positive for COVID-19, the Ministry of Health said on Saturday evening.

VN's COVID-19 latest update by 6pm, April 11

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Ethnic minority student builds tent to study online

A Mong ethnic minority student living in the northern mountainous province of Hà Giang has built a shack on the side of a mountain and connected to 4G so he could take online lessons organised by the National Academy of Public Administration.

A whole battle ahead: Deputy Prime Minister

Việt Nam still has a whole battle ahead as no specific cure or vaccines for COVID-19 are available at the moment, and the Government needs the support of the people to fight the pandemic, said Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam.

List compiled to help stranded tourists return home

The Government has asked relevant ministries to gather information about all foreigners stuck here, and work closely with the embassies and consulates to arrange their safe passage home.

Border guards keep people safe from coronavirus

Life may be hard for the troops stationed at Bát Mọt border station, Thường Xuân District, Thanh Hóa Province, but they know they have to do their bit to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

HCM City veteran wages war on garbage

Of course with social distancing regulations in effect to blunt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Đức isn't doing his volunteering work at the moment.

Acts of kindness light up Đà Nẵng amid COVID-19 crisis

A simple act of kindness can provide light and hope for those in need. This is exactly what local people in Đà Nẵng have been doing to support those hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis.

Programme to support Việt Nam in addressing gender biased sex selection

A new programme on gender issues has been launched by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for three years from 2020 to 2022, in partnership with the Government of Norway.

“Silent soldiers” in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Healthcare workers at the Centre for Disease Control are not doctors but they are front line soldiers in the fight against COVID-19.

An Giang programme for producing rice seeds continues to attract farmers

More and more farmers in An Giang have been producing quality rice seeds for cultivation since the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province launched a programme in 2004 calling on farmers and private investors to invest in this.

HCM City medical staff visit seniors at home amid COVID-19 outbreak

People aged 60 and above with chronic health conditions in HCM City can register to receive health services at their homes, according to the city’s Department of Health.