One more lab in Đà Nẵng allowed to test for SARS-COV-2 A laboratory of Thiện Nhân Hi-tech Medicine Centre has been certified by the Nha Trang Pasteur Institute to test for SARS-COV-2, making it the fifth health centre in Da Nang with approval for coronavirus testing.

HCM City uses university dormitories as quarantine facilities

HCM City is resuming the use of university dormitories as quarantine facilities along with 52 other quarantine areas, with a total of 4,500 beds in hospitals and districts, according to the city Department of Health.

Viet Nam remains at high risk of COVID-19 infections: health minister Minister of Health Nguyễn Thanh Long has warned that Việt Nam remains at high risk of COVID-19 infections from abroad as the number of cases in many countries keeps rising.

World News Day: Bullying of healthcare workers among effects of rumours amid Covid-19 pandemic Infodemics, often including rumours, stigma and conspiracy theories, have been common since the early days of COVID-19 and occurred in waves, according to the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Inbound flight schedule, requirements for foreign entries into Việt Nam detailed

The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam has submitted detailed plans for flight schedules and requirements for airlines to bring international passengers into Việt Nam.

Coach Park selects 48 players for U22 training camp

Coach Park Hang Seo has called up 48 players for a training camp to prepare for next year's Southeast Asian Games, where the U22 team will attempt to defend their crown.

New Zealand locks down all nursing homes after virus return New Zealand locked down nursing homes nationwide on Wednesday after a 102-day streak without the coronavirus ended, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the outbreak could force her to postpone next month's general election.

HCM City suspends summer activities for children  The HCM City People’s Committee has decided to suspend summer activities for children to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

HCM City monitors public transport hubs, vehicles for COVID-19 safety measures The HCM City Department of Transport has set up response teams to supervise the implementation of COVID-19 prevention measures by road and water transport operators.   

Việt Nam to speed up COVID-19 vaccine research The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Việt Nam has shown positive testing results on animals.