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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.

No new COVID-19 cases on Saturday morning, total stays at 257

The total amount of people who have contracted the virus remains at 257, although more than half of those have made a full recovery.

VN's COVID-19 latest update

Prompt actions for economic revival as soon as COVID-19 pandemic under control: PM

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc asked for prompt actions right now for an economic revival while Việt Nam is making great efforts in fighting COVID-19.

Two new COVID-19 patients confirmed, total rises to 257

Two new cases of COVID-19 were announced on Friday afternoon raising the country’s total patients to 257, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health.

COVID-19 latest update

Coronavirus hits flower gardens

Many flower gardens covering over 100ha in Hạ Lôi Village are at risk of being abandoned or going to waste due to the lockdown decision in Hà Nội’s Mê Linh Commune.

Last COVID-19 patient in central Việt Nam released from hospital

The central city released COVID-19 patient 135 after 18 days of treatment at the general hospital today after she tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 three times.

Men to be prosecuted for failing to observe social distancing

Police in the northern province of Bắc Ninh have decided to initiate legal proceedings against two men for failing to follow coronavirus prevention measures.

$4.3 million donated to support fight against COVID-19 pandemic

The Central Committee of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) handed over VNĐ100 billion (US$4.3 million) to support the health sector in the fight against COVID -19 pandemic in Việt Nam on Friday.

Private medical facilities allowed to offer COVID-19 tests: Government

Private medical facilities will be allowed to administer COVID-19 tests according to a Government decision issued on Thursday.

Major traffic construction projects accelerated amid COVID-19

Major traffic construction projects are carrying on as scheduled across the country despite social distancing measures to cope with COVID-19.

Electronic technology will help improve fisheries management

While using technology to supervise fishing vessel operations has proven an effective way to manages fisheries in Việt Nam, several localities struggle to use the technology, experts have said.

It’s not time to let our guards down yet

As the number of infected cases of COVID-19 seems to be going down in Việt Nam, people have started feeling more relaxed, and the streets are filling up again.