One new COVID-19 infection confirmed on Sunday, total hits 241

Just one new case of COVID-19 was reported in Việt Nam on Sunday, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 241.

MoH issues urgent notice to find people in contact with 237th COVID-19 case

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent notice to trace all people in close contact with the 237th COVID-19 patient, a 64-year-old Swedish man, who was reported infected with the coronavirus on Friday after being hospitalised for a traffic accident.

Four more COVID-19 cases confirmed, total at 237

Four new COVID-19 infections, including two cases related to the HCM City-based Buddha Bar cluster, were reported by the Ministry of Health on Friday afternoon, raising the national toll to 237.  

Vingroup produces ventilators and body thermometers for COVID-19

Vingroup announced it would produce ventilators and body thermometers to serve the domestic market on April 3. It will also give the Ministry of Health (MoH) 5,000 non-invasive ventilators to treat COVID-19 patients in Việt Nam.

PM orders strict nationwide social distancing rules, starting April 1

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc’s has issued an order on social distancing, restricting people from leaving their homes and banning gatherings of more than two people in public. The order will apply nationwide for 15 days, starting Wednesday April 1, in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Unilever Vietnam launches initiative to protect community from COVID-19 pandemic Unilever Vietnam today announced its “Stay Strong Vietnam” initiative, a wide-ranging set of measures to support the community and people in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.

Health ministry launches TikTok campaign on staying at home

The Ministry of Health has launched its #onhavanvui (#happyathome) campaign on the video-sharing network TikTok to encourage social distancing in Việt Nam’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Six more cases of COVID-19 confirmed, bringing country's total cases to 169

 A Danish tourist who travelled across Việt Nam unaware she was carrying the SARS-COV-2 virus is among the latest positive cases announced by the Ministry of Health on Saturday.

MSIG Channels RM170,000 to Ministry Of Health For Medical Equipment and Supplies For Hospitals and Healthcare Front Liners MSIG Channels RM170,000 to Ministry Of Health For Medical Equipment and Supplies For Hospitals and Healthcare Front Liners

MoH sets up task force to assist Bạch Mai Hospital in coronavirus fight

The move came after the hospital was considered as potentially posing a high risk of spreading the virus to the community.