News & Experts
COVID-19: Noi Bai tightens medical control over passengers on entry
24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020
Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi has intensified the control over the entry of passengers as part of measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
How are Vietnamese businesses managing during the Covid-19 crisis?
24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020
While tourism, transportation and F&B sectors are suffering heavily from Covid-19, the impact on other business fields has been less severe.
COVID-19 fight: Together we win
24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020
Vietnam and the World Health Organisation are in common on treatment regimens for COVID-19 patients. However, the country has its own innovative features when applied in practice.
Vietnam suspends visa granting to foreigners for 30 days
24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020
Vietnam will suspend the granting of visa to foreigners for 30 days beginning 00:00 on March 18, the Foreign Ministry announced on March 17, stressing that the move aims at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
COVID-19: Vietnam Airlines prepares two scenarios if Europe closes airspace
24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020
Vietnam Airlines said on March 17 that the national flag carrier is waiting for the outcomes of a meeting between European Union members to make a decision on its flight schedule between Vietnam and Europe.
Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people
24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020
PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.
Coronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises
24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020
The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.
Coronavirus: European Union seals borders to most outsiders
24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020
The unprecedented 30-day travel ban will bar foreign travellers, with some exceptions.
Checkpoints set for COVID-19 control
24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020
The central city has set up seven COVID-19 checkpoints at main entry and exit points on Sunday to monitor the body temperatures of all passengers and tourists travelling by bus.
Over 10 countries keen on Vietnam’s coronavirus test kits
24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020
More than 10 countries have expressed interest in Vietnam’s test kits for detecting the presence of the novel coronavirus, which causes the flu-like disease Covid-19.
Vietnam likely to suspend visas to all countries to contain coronavirus' spread
24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020
The Vietnamese Government will most likely suspend all visas issued to citizens of all countries over a period of 15 to 30 days to contain the fast spread of the coronavirus.
