As countries around the globe close up their borders to confront COVID-19 pandemic, more than 1,500 Vietnamese stranded overseas have safely returned to Việt Nam with the support of the country’s diplomatic missions overseas.
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday called for strict social distancing as some people have begun leaving their homes, especially in Hà Nội and HCM City.
Việt Nam reported four more cases of COVID-19 on Thursday evening, raising the total number of cases across the country to 255.
As COVID-19 epicentre moves to the West, southeast Asia’s vulnerabilities are also beginning to show, particularly in Indonesia. In this episode by the Asia News Network, editors from four countries tell us what to expect.
Forest rangers in the southern province of Đồng Nai no longer have to walk far distance to patrol forests thanks to the help of drones.
Among 251 COVID-19 cases confirmed by Thursday morning in Việt Nam, 102 cases are in Hà Nội including 40 detected in quarantine areas and 62 in the community.
In HCM City, there are only 17 COVID-19 patients currently being treated in three treatment facilities.
No new cases of COVID-19 were recorded overnight, the Ministry of Health reported early Thursday morning.
Việt Nam's COVID-19 latest update
