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Number of COVID-19 cases remains unchanged over last two days

Number of COVID-19 cases remains unchanged over last two days

24 HRS Medical - 27/04/2020

The number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam still stood at 270 as of 6pm of April 26 with no new infections reported over the last couple of days, according to the national steering committee of COVID-19 prevention and control.

Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000

Coronavirus: Worldwide death toll climbs to 200,000

24 HRS Medical - 27/04/2020

The sombre milestone is reached with 2.8 million infections, Johns Hopkins University figures say.

Total COVID-19 cases remain at 270, five positive again

Total COVID-19 cases remain at 270, five positive again

24 HRS Medical - 25/04/2020

Vietnam recorded no new COVID-19 cases in the past 12 hours, remaining at 270, but five people who had previously been given the all-clear were positive again.

Hanoi should extend social distancing for another week: COVID-19 prevention committee

Hanoi should extend social distancing for another week: COVID-19 prevention committee

24 HRS Medical - 24/04/2020

Hanoi remains in the high-risk group and should have social distancing measures extended until April 30, the national steering committee on COVID-19 control and prevention said on Wednesday morning.

Hanoi conducts rapid Covid-19 testing for traders at market

Hanoi conducts rapid Covid-19 testing for traders at market

24 HRS Medical - 20/04/2020

The Hanoi’s Health Department joined hands with the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control conducted rapid Covid-19 testing for nearly 200 traders and related people at Nga Tu So market, Dong Da district on April 19.

Freelance tour guides among beneficiaries of govt VND62-trillion package

Freelance tour guides among beneficiaries of govt VND62-trillion package

24 HRS Medical - 20/04/2020

The Government Office has suggested adding freelance tour guides to the list of beneficiaries on the government's VND62 trillion (US$2.6 billion) package to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frontline doctor urges everyone to comply with COVID-19 regulations

Frontline doctor urges everyone to comply with COVID-19 regulations

Expert blogs - 20/04/2020

As communities around the world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and nurses have been on the front lines, working around the clock to help treat patients and contain the spread of the virus.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong honoured by Forbes in COVID-19 fight

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong honoured by Forbes in COVID-19 fight

24 HRS Medical - 20/04/2020

Forbes Asia has recognised Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong as an influential figure who has notably contributed to joint efforts to halt the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam reaches 245

Number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam reaches 245

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

The Ministry of Health confirmed four more people positive for SARS-CoV-2 on late April 6, adding up to 245 cases of COVID-19 in Vietnam so far.

Ha Tinh: Churches host masses despite regulations on COVID-19

Ha Tinh: Churches host masses despite regulations on COVID-19

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

Several parishes in Ha Tinh Province held public masses last weekend despite the Government’s ban on large gatherings and travel restrictions to contain COVID-19.

12 shining examples of VN volunteering and acts of kindness in the COVID-19 pandemic

12 shining examples of VN volunteering and acts of kindness in the COVID-19 pandemic

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

Times of crisis can often bring out the best in people. As the COVID-19 situation becomes more and more complicated in Vietnam, many have stepped up to help doctors and their communities, any way they can.