UK driver pleads guilty to manslaughter of 39 found dead in truck A British lorry driver on Wednesday pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 39 people found dead in a refrigerated truck in southeast England.

UN chief urges govts to protect women during virus lockdown UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is urging governments around the world to include the protection of women in their response to the deadly novel coronavirus pandemic.

French club doctor 'commits suicide' after coronavirus diagnosis French Ligue 1 club Reims were on Sunday in mourning for long-serving club doctor Bernard Gonzalez who committed suicide after being diagnosed with coronavirus, sources confirmed.

Whooping cough: an under-recognised disease Whooping cough or Pertussis, caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis, is a vaccine-preventable respiratory disease. It occurs year-round, but increases during summer and fall. Despite widespread vaccination, the number of cases worldwide has been rising since the 1980s, with peaks occurring every 3-5 years. Infants less than one year old have the highest number of reported cases among all age groups.

City to set up 62 booths for COVID-19 prevention and control

HCM City will set up 62 booths for COVID-19 prevention and control throughout the city, the chairman of the People’s Committee, Nguyễn Thành Phong, said at a meeting of the Steering Board for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on April 3.

Removing all landmines and unexploded ordnance in Việt Nam by 2030, can it be done?

KOICA Việt Nam and UNDP Việt Nam are encouraging us all to join the Decade of Mine Action to give back the land to local communities, leave no-one behind and ensure we fulfill the development aspirations of those who need it the most.

Hà Nội can deal with 1,000 COVID-19 patients at the same time: health official

The official said the city was also preparing for a worse scenario of 2,000-3,000 patients.

Six new COVID-19 cases announced Friday morning, VN's tally stands at 233

The five imported cases were all quarantined right after immigration so there are no risks of community transmission.

Guinea president's party wins majority in disputed polls Guinean President Alpha Conde's party won more than two-thirds of the seats in legislative elections held last month that were boycotted by the main opposition, the country's electoral commission said.

Vietnamese in Czech Republic step up to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Vietnamese citizens living in the Czech Republic have united in an initiative to give back to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.