Student from Paris is Vietnam’s Covid-19 ‘Patient 92’
A 21-year-old Vietnamese student from France has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, bringing the country’s Covid-19 tally to 92.
Vietnam spins virus crisis to win hearts and minds
Ruling Communist Party has earned local and foreign plaudits for its firm if not heavy-handed Covid-19 containment measures
Vietnam extends quarantine to all foreign arrivals from March 21
Vietnam will extend a quarantine regime for incoming travellers, placing all international arrivals in adapted military bases from March 21 to curb the spread of the coronavirus, its health ministry said on Friday.
Vietnam’s capital advises people to stay home in coronavirus fight
Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, has advised its residents to self-isolate at home until at least the end of March, after Vietnam recorded the biggest daily increase of the coronavirus, the city’s ruling body said on Thursday.
Vietnam military increasing isolation capacity as citizens return home
Vietnam’s military is expanding its quarantine facilities to house about 60,000 people by adding as many as 20,000 beds as thousands of Vietnamese return home from virus-hit countries, the government said on its website.
Covid-19 cases rise to 67 in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health confirmed a new Covid-19 case in its central province of Ninh Thuan on Wednesday (March 18), bringing the total number in the country to 67
Vietnam to halt issue of all visas over coronavirus
Vietnam will suspend the issue of new visas for all foreign nationals to curb the spread of coronavirus in the Southeast Asian nation, state media said on Tuesday.
How Vietnam learned from China’s coronavirus mistakes
Hanoi, a fellow communist state, realized quickly that a China-style cover-up would only make things worse.
Vietnam’s Coronavirus Struggle: Managing the Economic Impact
Despite initial notable steps, until the government can fully contain the outbreak, it will be difficult to achieve economic growth targets set out previously.
Ho Chi Minh City shuts down all cinemas, clubs, bars to curb COVID-19
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have decided to close all cinemas, clubs and bars, massage parlors, karaoke shops, and online game centers until the end of March to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Vietnam’s COVID-19 tally reaches 60
Vietnam confirmed three new infections of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, including two Vietnamese nationals and a French citizen, bringing the national total to 60, with 16 full recoveries.
State needs to activate support package for businesses
Local enterprises have urged the Government to soon activate support policies to help them overcome difficulties in production and business due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Northern Vietnam train services suspended for lack of passengers
State-owned train operator Haraco announced it will suspend services on routes between Hanoi and five northern provinces due to poor demand.
Four Cambodian river cruise vessels denied docking in Vietnam
Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered his officials to intervene in helping four Cambodian river cruise vessels which are stuck at Vietnam’s water border as its authorities denied their docking due to fear of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Northern Laos province closes 10 border crossings with Vietnam
Authorities in northern Laos’ Huaphan province on Sunday (March 15) called for the temporary closure of 10 traditional border crossings with Vietnam as part of efforts to prevent an outbreak of the Covid-19 (coronavirus).
Vietnam confirms 3 new COVID-19 cases, 57 in total
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health on Sunday night confirmed that three more foreign travelers to the country had tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total confirmed cases in Vietnam to 57.
Vietnam to refuse visitors from UK, Schengen countries
Vietnam will deny entry and stop issuing tourist visas to citizens from Europe’s Schengen visa-free area and Britain starting from Sunday, amid concerns over the spreading coronavirus, its foreign ministry said.
Vietnam Airlines suspends carrying passengers from Europe to Vietnam
National carrier Vietnam Airlines will stop carrying passengers from London, Paris and Frankfurt to Vietnam from Sunday onwards as a Covid-19 prevention measure.
Coronavirus : London backpackers quarantined in Vietnam
Three young women being quarantined in an abandoned Vietnamese hospital say they are keeping positive despite language barriers and strange foods.
Coronavirus pandemic puts brakes on Vietnam’s F1 Grand Prix
First Formula 1 race in Hanoi disrupted as deadly virus returns, prompting government to impose new restrictions.
Vietnam confirms 48th Covid-19 case
Vietnam confirmed a new Covid-19 infection in its southern Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday (March 14), bringing the total number in the country to 48, its Ministry of Health announced.
Dutch tourists quarantined in Vietnam as virus spreads
A group of 25 Dutch tourists are among dozens of foreigners quarantined in Vietnam as the country tightens measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Vietnam’s coronavirus cases up to 35 after new infections from Europe
Weeks after Vietnam declared that all 16 of its coronavirus cases had recovered, the number of infected patients is on the rise following the reintroduction of the virus on a flight from Britain.
Health declaration apps to aid Vietnam’s coronavirus campaign
Two mobile apps will assist Vietnamese and foreigners complete health declarations to help contain the Covid-19 spread in the country.
Samsung Display asks Vietnam not to quarantine 700 engineers from virus-hit South Korea
Samsung Display, a supplier for Samsung Electronics and Apple, has asked Vietnam to exempt 700 engineers from coronavirus-hit South Korea from a mandatory quarantine, saying they need to prepare for the production of screens for new smartphones.
Garment firms shift to produce antibacterial masks to meet demand
Amid the coronavirus epidemic, many textile businesses in Viet Nam have shifted to producing antibacterial masks to serve market demand.