Ministry asks for anti-pandemic strengthening as country faces risk of Omicron The Ministry of Health has dispatched an official document to chairpersons of people's committees of provinces and cities calling for strengthening the implementation of measures to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic as the country braces for the possibility of more cases caused by the Omicron variant.

COVID sends increasing number of children to hospital

The number of children under 16 hospitalised with COVID-19 in HCM City has risen recently, with many unaware of the infection until visits to doctors with flu-like symptoms such as cough and fever, according to the Department of Health.

Medical student participates in COVID-19 fight in northern and southern regions Nguyễn Thị Khánh Huyền, a 20-year-old student at Thái Nguyên Medicine and Pharmacy University, left her hometown in Thái Nguyên Province in early June to support COVID-19 prevention and control work in Bắc Ninh Province. 

Aviation authority proposes banning flights, denying entries from 10 African countries over Omicron fears

The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam has proposed halting all flights, including repatriation flights, to and from 10 African countries, amid fears over the Omicron variant.

Public hospitals in HCM City set aside beds for COVID-19 patients The HCM City Department of Health on Thursday (December 2) asked all public hospitals in the city to set aside at least 10 per cent of hospital beds for treatment of COVID-19 patients amid a surge in hospitalisations and deaths and the emergence of the Omicron variant.

Hà Nội implements home quarantine for COVID contacts in the city Local authorities in Hà Nội are expanding home isolation for F0 and F1 cases in the city to 30 districts and townships, as prescribed by the health sector. 

HCM City businesses adapt to ‘new normal’ Though the COVID-19 pandemic remains unpredictable, many businesses in the country’s pandemic hotspot HCM City have resumed full operations despite stringent prevention protocols and human resource shortages.

New guidelines issued on COVID-19 exposure risks, handling and treatment The Ministry of Health on Wednesday issued guidelines to help localities and agencies get consistency in classifying COVID-19 exposure risks, infection handling and treatment.

Bình Định ready to be 6th destination to welcome international guests

The central province of Bình Định is preparing to become the sixth destination for international tourists before January 2022, together with  Kiên Giang, Khánh Hòa, Quảng Nam, Đà Nẵng and Quảng Ninh.

Hà Nội allows home quarantine for F0 cases

Mild and asymptomatic F0 cases will be given treatment at home on a trial basis in Hà Nội if they meet certain conditions set out by the health sector, according to the city Party Committee.