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Hanoi extends social distancing measures by two more weeks
Social news - 06/08/2021
The Hanoi authorities have decided to extend social distancing measures by a further two weeks, until August 23, as the COVID-19 situation remains tense in the capital city.
ASEAN, US agree to continue prioritising COVID-19 response, support for sustainable recovery
Social news - 04/08/2021
Foreign ministers of ASEAN member countries and the US agreed to continue prioritizing the COVID-19 response and support for sustainable recovery during a meeting held via video-conference on August 4.
Vietnam consults experts on developing homegrown COVID-19 vaccines
Social news - 04/08/2021
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organization organized a webinar on August 4 to consult experts on the evaluation of clinical research data and approval of vaccines against COVID-19 in emergency situations.
Agro-forestry-aquatic product exports up nearly 27% in seven months
Social news - 04/08/2021
Total export-import value of agro-forestry-aquatic products in the January-July period was over US$53.2 billion, of which some US$28.6 billion came from exports, up 26.7% year-on-year.
WHO official: Vietnam on right track in COVID-19 fight
Social news - 04/08/2021
Although the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections has been very difficult with the strong infection rate of the Delta variant, Vietnam is "on the right track" in applying epidemic prevention and control measures.
Vietnam reports 4,271 new COVID-19 cases on August 4 morning
Social news - 04/08/2021
Vietnam logged 4,271 new COVID-19 infections from 7pm on August 3 to 6am on August 4, including four imported cases, according to the Ministry of Health.
UK donates 415,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to Vietnam
Social news - 03/08/2021
David McNaught, Counselor of the British Embassy in Vietnam, on the morning of August 3, presented 415,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine funded by the British Government to help Vietnam in its fight against the Covid-19 epidemic.
More drastic measures urged to secure and expand safe zones against COVID-19
Social news - 03/08/2021
Ho Chi Minh City should take stronger and more drastic measures to secure and expand the already safe zones against COVID-19, experts have suggested.
3,578 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on August 3 morning
Social news - 03/08/2021
Vietnam documented 3,578 new COVID-19 cases in the past nearly 12 hours to 6am on August 3, including 15 imported ones, raising the national count to 165,339, according to the Ministry of Health.
Localities asked to brace for higher numbers of COVID-19 infections
Social news - 03/08/2021
Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long has asked localities nationwide to devise scenarios for higher numbers of COVID-19 cases amid the fast spread of the Delta variant.
Hanoi to feed poor, vulnerable amid Covid social distancing
Social news - 02/08/2021
Hanoi will supply food to the poor and other vulnerable communities amid the ongoing Covid-19 social distancing order, the People's Committee said Sunday.
Hanoi closes two more wholesale markets over new Covid cases
Social news - 02/08/2021
Phung Khoang and Minh Khai wholesale markets in Hanoi were shut down Sunday after two vendors contracted the new coronavirus.
