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Vietnam reports 5,155 new COVID-19 cases on August 9 morning
Social news - 09/08/2021
Vietnam logged 5,155 new COVID-19 cases, including 15 imported ones, from 6.30pm on August 8 to 6am on August 9, according to the Ministry of Health.
Fully vaccinated people from outbreak regions only have to self-quarantine at home for 7 days
Social news - 09/08/2021
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have been declared recovered coming from outbreak regions will not have to undergo concentrated quarantine, according to the latest guidelines from the Ministry of Health to local authorities.
PM orders prioritised supply of COVID-19 vaccines to Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities
Social news - 06/08/2021
The Prime Minister has asked the Ministry of Health (MoH) to promptly allocate more COVID-19 vaccines to Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces, which are currently the country’s largest hotspots.
PM calls for enhanced efforts in treating COVID-19 patients
Social news - 06/08/2021
Prime Minister Pham Minh has urged greater efforts to provide the best care possible for COVID-19 patients and minimize the number of deaths.
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.
