New Covid wave in Vietnam unlikely
Though the number of daily infections and severe cases keeps rising, experts said it is implausible for Vietnam to experience another Covid-19 wave.
Covid corruption rears its ugliest head in Vietnam
Vietnam was once lauded for an exemplary Covid response but massive official corruption since has turned plaudits to brickbats.
Over 9,000 medical workers quit as low pay, high workload take toll
More than 9,200 public medical workers have quit over the past 18 months due to low pay and increased workload.
Vietnam pushes for greater Covid-19 vaccine coverage
Statistics from the health ministry show that 52.8 per cent of the country’s Coivd-19 deaths were unvaccinated, with 29.8 per cent had only one or two doses.
Covid vaccination refusal must be confirmed in print
People should sign forms for refusing Covid-19 vaccination to “highlight their responsibilities” in the Covid-19 fight, the General Department of Preventive Medicine said.
Vietnam detects Omicron subvariant BA.5
Phan Trong Lan, head of the General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health, said Monday that Vietnam has detected the Omicron subvariant BA.5, but did not elaborate.
Vietnam’s communist party dumps officials over COVID-19 test-kit scam
The pair were linked to a $172 million scandal in which officials were bribed to supply hospitals with vastly overpriced test kits.
Vietnam works with US to make first african swine fever vaccine
Southeast Asian nation first to start commercial production. Deadly hog virus slashed herds in China, elsewhere in Asia.
Vietnam reports first day without a covid death since aug. 21
Vietnam on Tuesday reported its first day without an official death from Covid-19 since Aug. 21 as recorded daily infections have dropped significantly in recent weeks, the health ministry’s publication Suc Khoe Doi Song said on Wednesday.
New Covid-19 cases lowest in six months
The Health Ministry announced 5,019 new domestic Covid-19 patients Saturday, lowest since October 29 last year.
Vietnam to scrap health declaration for domestic travel
Completing health declarations, one of Vietnam’s five protocols to contain the Covid-19 spread, will be removed, said Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long.
Fighting suicide : With TikTok and self-help groups, Vietnam’s youth defy taboos on tackling mental health issues
A recent spate of youth suicides has prompted a wave of activism among Vietnam’s Gen Z, who battle anxiety, depression and loneliness. Pandemic pressures have added to underlying issues, as activists call for more resources and help for overworked social…
US CDC lifts Covid ‘Do Not Travel’ recommendations on Vietnam, 89 other countries
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had dropped its “Do Not Travel” Covid-19 recommendations for about 90 international destinations including Vietnam.
Vietnam to roll out vaccine passports starting April 15
Vietnam will begin issuing vaccine passports starting April 15, the Health Ministry announced Monday.
Health minister, Hanoi chairman answerable for Covid test kit scam
The health minister, Hanoi chairman and other senior officials bear responsibility for a Covid-19 test kit scam scandal involving the Viet A Technology Corporation, the Party’s top watchdog said Thursday.
Lieutenant general faces disciplinary actions over Covid test kit scam
Lieutenant-General Do Quyet, director of Vietnam Military Medical University in Hanoi, is facing disciplinary actions for his involvement in a Covid-19 test kit scam at a HCMC technology firm.
French woman seeks out runaway birth mother in Vietnam
After learning she had a serious illness, Solène Martel was determined to find her Vietnamese birth mother, believing “if not now, then never.”
Vietnam prepares Covid-19 vaccination for kids from three
PM Pham Minh Chinh has ordered the Health Ministry to make preparations for immunizing children from three years old against Covid-19.
Vietnam records 454,197 new Covid cases
Health authorities on Saturday confirmed 454,197 new Covid cases, including nearly 300,000 cases that had been detected on previous days but yet to be added to the national database.
Ex-deputy health minister arrested for negligence
Former deputy health minister Cao Minh Quang was arrested Friday to be investigated for neglecting to check drug orders at a pharmaceutical company, causing loss to state property.
Vietnam arrests two military officials in Covid test kit scam
Two officials at the Military Medical Academy in Hanoi were arrested Tuesday for their involvement in the test kit fraud of Viet A Technology Corporation.
Stop daily updates of Covid cases: health ministry
The health ministry has proposed that the announcement of daily Covid-19 updates be stopped because “they don’t reflect the true nature of the pandemic situation.”
Vietnam mulls shift to covid endemic path as virus surges
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the health ministry to begin the process of moving the country to the course of living with Covid-19 and treating it as endemic even as cases surge.
Ahead of Vietnam tourism opening, daily omicron toll nears 100,000
On March 15, the government plans to reopen the country fully to international tourists.
Hanoi Covid patients unable to access health services, officials plead personnel shortage
Unable to reach local health officials via phone, Ngoc Lan had to physically visit her ward medical center despite being seven months pregnant to declare she had contracted Covid.
Vietnam capable of large scale mRNA vaccine production
Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long affirmed Wednesday that Vietnam had the competency to produce Covid mRNA vaccines for both domestic and international needs.