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Coronavirus: Fears over rapid spread in Italy's south

Coronavirus: Fears over rapid spread in Italy's south

24 HRS Medical - 28/03/2020

As the worst-hit northern region sees improvements, concerns are growing over poorer southern areas.

Coronavirus: Australia reverses 30 minute hair appointment rule

Coronavirus: Australia reverses 30 minute hair appointment rule

24 HRS Medical - 28/03/2020

Barbers and hairdressers have been allowed to remain open, despite coronavirus restrictions.

Coronavirus: US overtakes China with most cases

Coronavirus: US overtakes China with most cases

24 HRS Medical - 28/03/2020

The grim milestone came as Donald Trump predicted the US would get back to work "pretty quickly".

PM orders cancellation of events of more than 20 people to curb COVID-19 spread

PM orders cancellation of events of more than 20 people to curb COVID-19 spread

24 HRS Medical - 28/03/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has ordered cancellation of meetings and events with more than 20 people over the next several weeks as part of preventive measures against the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Compulsory health declaration

Compulsory health declaration

24 HRS Medical - 25/03/2020

The Ministry of Transport has asked for compulsory health declarations from all passengers on domestic flights in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus: What could the West learn from Asia?

Coronavirus: What could the West learn from Asia?

24 HRS Medical - 25/03/2020

Experts say the UK and US lost an opportunity to prepare for the outbreak - but that it's not too late.

Vietnam takes stricter measures in response to COVID-19

Vietnam takes stricter measures in response to COVID-19

24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020

Vietnam’s military has prepared facilities ready to accept an additional 20,000 people for quarantine if the need arises.

Discrimination against foreign tourists would be punished: Government leader

Discrimination against foreign tourists would be punished: Government leader

24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said that any act of discrimination against foreign tourists would be strictly punished.

British man quarantined over coronavirus in VN says UK has a lot to learn

British man quarantined over coronavirus in VN says UK has a lot to learn

24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020

A British expat stuck in quarantine on the outskirts of Hanoi says the UK should be taking a leaf out of Vietnam’s book.

Vietnamese woman claims she was attacked in Australia for wearing a mask

Vietnamese woman claims she was attacked in Australia for wearing a mask

24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020

A Vietnamese woman living in Australia has claimed her and her brother were attacked on a train because they were both wearing face masks.

First Vietnamese Americans die of COVID-19 in US

First Vietnamese Americans die of COVID-19 in US

24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020

Two Vietnamese Americans have reportedly died of COVID-19 in Washington state, United States.

Coronavirus: Asian nations face second wave of imported cases

Coronavirus: Asian nations face second wave of imported cases

24 HRS Medical - 20/03/2020

China reports no new domestic cases for the first time, but imported cases are growing in the region.