Vietnam says areas worst hit by latest virus outbreak ‘basically under control’
Vietnam’s health minister said on Friday a new COVID-19 outbreak was “basically under control” in the areas most affected, as cases spread to Hanoi, the capital, where the ruling Communist party is holding its five-yearly congress.
Vietnam rushes to contain outbreak of more contagious Covid variant
Virus is spreading in northern provinces after almost two months without any infections
Vietnam reports first two locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in 55 days
Vietnam’s health ministry has confirmed its first two locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in nearly two months, just weeks before the country’s Lunar New Year holiday period, when big gatherings indoors are expected.
Vietnam: COVID, trade, climate change to be high on new leadership’s agenda
Vietnam’s response to the pandemic is widely viewed as among the most effective in the world. Its ruling Communist Party is set to hold a congress that will select new leadership and shape policy for the next five years.
Vietnam position worsens on global cancer map
Vietnam had the world’s 92nd highest cancer rate out of 185 countries and territories in 2020, up seven places from 2018, a report says.
Vietnam stops licensing flights from UK, Africa over coronavirus variants
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has ceased issuing licenses for all flights arriving from the United Kingdom and Africa to prevent the spread of new coronavirus variants.
Vietnam’s tight lid on the coronavirus leaves many citizens desperate to return, with illegal border crossings on the rise
Since it sealed itself off from the world last March, Vietnam has recorded just over 1,500 Covid-19 infections – but many of its nationals are stranded abroad. They are eager to come home ahead of the Lunar New Year, or…
French-Vietnamese astronomer dies of Covid-19
Renowned French-Vietnamese astronomer Professor Nguyen Quang Rieu, 89, died of Covid-19 in Paris on Tuesday.
Vietnam halts flights from countries infected by COVID-19 variants
To fend off recently discovered variants of COVID-19, Vietnam has suspended inbound flights from countries with the viral mutations.
Vietnam to buy AstraZeneca vaccine
Vietnam has agreed to buy 30 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca, with the government also seeking to purchase vaccines from other sources, including Pfizer Inc.
Light fevers reported among Vietnam’s Covid-19 vaccine volunteers
Up to 75 percent of Vietnam’s first Covid-19 vaccine volunteers reported only light fever or pain of no medical concern, according to Vietnam Military Medical University in Hanoi.
Man illegally entering Vietnam tests positive for novel coronavirus
A man in the Mekong Delta’s Vinh Long Province has tested positive for the novel coronavirus after illegally entering Vietnam, passing through several localities including HCMC.
Vietnam to strengthen pandemic prevention ahead of biggest holiday
The Health Minister has called on all with respiratory symptoms to get a Covid-19 test to contain any possible outbreaks as Lunar New Year draws near.
Vietnam to introduce extra pay for women’s work on period
A new piece of legislation to take effect on February 1 will grant bonus pay to female workers who do not plan to take menstrual leave and are approved to work on their periods by their employers. The provision was mentioned in…
First three volunteers injected with Vietnam Covid-19 vaccine all healthy
The first three volunteers to receive a dose of Nanocovax, Vietnam’s first Covid-19 vaccine, are in stable condition three days after injection.
Vietnam starts human trial of coronavirus vaccine
A Vietnamese pharmaceutical company began testing a coronavirus vaccine on volunteers in Hanoi on Thursday, as developing countries jostle with richer nations to access affordable inoculations.
Strong COVID-19 response helps Vietnam’s economy weather pandemic
A strong response to the COVID-19 pandemic, surging exports and healthy public spending have helped Vietnam buck a global recession in 2020 and fast-track its recovery, with analysts predicting it will likely enjoy one of the highest growth rates in…
Vietnam’s first coronavirus vaccine volunteer: ‘I have faith
Minh Anh took a deep breath before signing up as Vietnam’s first human subject to trial a domestic Covid-19 vaccine.
Vietnamese take increasingly to navel gazing
The popularity of meditation is growing as more Vietnamese discover its health benefits amid the stress and anxiety caused by the modern rat race.
Covid-19 vaccine : best keep the ‘free’ market out of it
Well before the first Covid-19 vaccine was officially announced, I’d foreseen a major problem. The vaccine wouldn’t be available for the masses.
Vietnam begins human trials of indigenous Covid-19 vaccine next week
First stage human trials of a Covid-19 vaccine produced by the Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology company will begin December 10.
Vietnam to waive quarantine for Korean business travellers
Vietnam has agreed to allow some South Korean business people to travel between the two countries without having to complete mandatory 14-day anti-coronavirus quarantine, Seoul said on Friday.
More HCMC schools closed after students meet with Covid-19 patients
Over 100,000 university students in HCMC have been asked to stay home while many other schools are stepping up efforts to deal with new local Covid-19 transmissions.
Vietnam reports first locally transmitted COVID-19 case in 89 days
Vietnam has confirmed its first locally transmitted case of the coronavirus in nearly three months, after the infection of a man related to a flight attendant who had tested positive after returning from Japan two weeks ago. The country’s health…
Vietnam’s first liver transplant patient dies 16 years later
Nguyen Thi Diep, 25, passed away Sunday morning, 16 years after becoming Vietnam’s first patient to undergo a liver transplant.
Noi Bai airport gets international heath accreditation for Covid-19 preventive measures
Noi Bai in Hanoi has become the first airport in Vietnam to receive the Airports Council International’s health accreditation for its safety measures against Covid-19.