Fourth wave of COVID-19 in Việt Nam longer and much more serious than previous ones: Health Minister The fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Việt Nam starting from late April was longer and left much more negative impacts on daily life as well as socio-economic development than the previous waves, said Health Minister Nguyễn Thanh Long.

HCM City suspends public transport as lockdown begins

HCM City has suspended public transport for 15 days from July 9 to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Anti-virus face mask makes wearers no longer feel stuffy

A Vietnamese scientist living in Japan has invented an air purifier face mask that kills bacteria, viruses and creates a flow of cool fresh air for the wearers.

Dos and don’ts before getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Lê Thanh Hải, Director of Thừa Thiên Huế Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Hospital, has suggested 10 things to do or avoid before getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

HTV produces reality game shows without live studio audiences

Hồ Chí Minh Television (HTV) has produced a series of reality game shows without a live studio audience amid the social distancing period. 

HCM City tech businesses develop solutions to combat COVID

Technology businesses in HCM City have been developing solutions to control the COVID-19 pandemic, with systems that measure temperature automatically, monitor gatherings and remind people to wear masks.

Local chemical manufacturers ready to help prevent COVID-19

Local chemical manufacturers have increased their inventories in order to ensure products available to meet the market needs.

Cải lương artists release MVs praising people involved in COVID-19 fight

Artists from the HCM City-based Trần Hữu Trang Cải Lương Theatre have released two music videos (MV) on YouTube featuring the Vietnamese spirit in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Đồng Nai exempts experts, workers from HCM City from quarantine

Đồng Nai Province authorities have decided to relax their quarantine requirement for experts and workers from HCM City who cannot work from home just a few hours after it took effect at midnight on Friday (June 4).

Southern region tightens preventive measures against COVID The HCM City Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention said this morning that 12 more people are suspected to have contracted COVID-19.