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COVID-19: National caseload rises by 9,472 on September 23

COVID-19: National caseload rises by 9,472 on September 23

24 HRS Medical - 24/09/2021

An additional 9,472 COVID-19 infections were recorded, including 7 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 23, according to the Ministry of Health.

Vietnam logs additional 10,280 COVID-19 cases

Vietnam logs additional 10,280 COVID-19 cases

24 HRS Medical - 24/08/2021

Vietnam recorded 10,280 new COVID-19 infections, including 10,266 domestic and 14 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 6pm on August 23, the Ministry of Health announced.

More than 147,000 COVID-19 patients recover

More than 147,000 COVID-19 patients recover

24 HRS Medical - 24/08/2021

Vietnam has so far recorded 348,059 COVID-19 cases, of which 147,667 have recovered from the disease.

Health ministry to expand COVID-19 home-treatment

Health ministry to expand COVID-19 home-treatment

24 HRS Medical - 14/08/2021

The Ministry of Health (MoH) will expand the pilot treatment of COVID-19 infections (F0s) at home in some localities, along with revising COVID-19 treatment regimens towards ensuring widespread access to all medicines.

HCMC Covid survivor’s excruciating recovery story

HCMC Covid survivor’s excruciating recovery story

Expert blogs - 02/08/2021

Le Van Thanh Tung, who contracted and recovered from Covid-19, shares the pain he went through before beating the virus.

Not time yet for Vietnam to 'live with' Covid: experts

Not time yet for Vietnam to 'live with' Covid: experts

Expert blogs - 06/07/2021

With its low rate of vaccination, Vietnam should wait before it relaxes preventive measures for people to live with the pandemic, experts warn.

Vietnamese wildlife conservationist gets 'Green Nobel' prize

Vietnamese wildlife conservationist gets 'Green Nobel' prize

Expert blogs - 16/06/2021

A man who has devoted his life to protecting pangolins, the world's most trafficked mammal, is among six recipients of the 2021 Goldman Environmental Prize.

Covid forces 171 HCMC travel companies to temporarily close

Covid forces 171 HCMC travel companies to temporarily close

News & Experts - 15/06/2021

With the two latest waves of coronavirus hitting revenues, 171 tourist firms in HCMC suspended operations in the first five months of this year.

Experts call for allowing self-quarantine as Covid facilities become crowded

Experts call for allowing self-quarantine as Covid facilities become crowded

Expert blogs - 10/06/2021

To ease the pressure on quarantine facilities, authorities should allow people coming into contact with Covid-19 patients to self-isolate themselves, experts said.

Vietnam records 43 new local Covid cases

Vietnam records 43 new local Covid cases

24 HRS Medical - 08/06/2021

The infection tally in Vietnam's latest Covid-19 wave has risen to 5,876 after the Health Ministry confirmed 43 new community transmissions Tuesday morning.

Vietnam claim 4-0 victory over Indonesia at World Cup qualifiers

Vietnam claim 4-0 victory over Indonesia at World Cup qualifiers

24 HRS Medical - 08/06/2021

Vietnam scored a 4-0 victory against Indonesia at the World Cup Asian qualifiers and secured their top position of group G.

Covid-19 hotspot lacks people to pluck lychees

Covid-19 hotspot lacks people to pluck lychees

24 HRS Medical - 08/06/2021

Bac Giang Province, Vietnam’s lychee hub, lacks around 5,000 workers for picking the fruit, which is in season, because many people are quarantined.