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7 solutions proposed to fight pandemic in HCM City after September 15

The HCM City Healthcare Department has proposed seven anti-pandemic solutions after September 15, 2021, including social distancing associated with a Covid-19 green card.

Hanoi Mayor urges use of all vaccines as soon as they arrive

Hanoi’s Mayor Chu Ngoc Anh has signed a document on the 24/7 duty regime on testing and vaccinations.

Support for frontline workers urgently needed

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son has sent a document to the city’s Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control outlining the dire conditions for medical staff and proposals to improve them.

PM asks localities to complete testing by September 15

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested localities under social distancing measures to complete testing of the entire population by September 15 to eliminate the sources of COVID-19 infection from the community. 

How are localities using high technologies to fight Covid-19?

While Da Nang, Bac Giang and Quang Ninh have been using It well to fight the pandemic, Hanoi has not deployed technology at the same level, especially for management procedures.

HCM City asks PM to allow private medical facilities to collect fees for Covid-19 treatment

HCM City Chairman Phan Van Mai said the participation of private medical facilities in Covid-19 treatment will reduce pressure on the public healthcare system, but private facilities need funding.

Hanoi enterprises resume operation, but with high caution

The enterprises in yellow and green zones of Hanoi have been asked to continue anti-pandemic measures during the production process. The ‘three on the site’ model (work, eat, stay) is being used in high-risk zones.

Over 12,400 COVID-19 cases recorded on September 9

The Healthy Ministry confirmed additional 12,420 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours till 5pm on September 9, including 21 imported and 12,399 domestic ones.

Using artificial intelligence to aid in combat against Covid-19

As the Covid-19 pandemic is threatening the medical safety of all people living in Vietnam, AI tools and technologies have been actively exploited by several state agencies, 

HCM City allows food and drink takeaway services, reopens IT stores

HCM City People’s Committee late Wednesday issued a new decision on COVID-19 prevention and control measures as the city continues to stay under the restrictive Directive 16 with outbreaks still not properly controlled yet.

New online program connects leaders and citizens, helps to refute misinformation: official

If the government takes the initiative in providing sufficient and accurate information, fake news will have nowhere to exist, said Le Quang Tu Do, Deputy Head of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information.

HCM City prepares for economic recovery plan after September 15

HCM City Vice Chairman Le Hoa Binh has asked local agencies to urgently work on strategies for Covid-19 prevention and control and economic recovery after September 15.

Over 2,400 police officers contract Covid-19

Lieutenant General To An Xo, the Ministry of Public Security's spokesperson, said that more than 2,400 police officers contracted Covid-19, including six officers who died of Covid-19 while they were in duty in the fight against the pandemic.

Vietnam logs 12,680 new COVID-19 infections, 335 deaths on September 8

Vietnam recorded 12,680 new COVID-19 infections, including 17 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 8, the Ministry of Health announced.

Vietnam may get 30 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses in September-October

More shipments of Covid-19 vaccines will arrive in Vietnam, with about 30 million more doses in September and October, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said.

HCM City mulls Covid-19 green pass policy

Economic and medical experts in HCMC are in the process of studying and designing the Covid-19 green pass, said municipal chairman Phan Van Mai.

HCM City plans to spend nearly US$350 million to support the needy after Sept. 15

HCM City Chairman Phan Van Mai said there are about 2 million households with 5.3 million people in need of welfare support in HCM City.

Kind acts during pandemic can be abused by fraudsters

More than ever, caution is needed when helping those in need during the epidemic through social platforms as fraudulent acts have increased.

Vietnam to cooperate with French firm to conduct clinical trials of XAV-19 COVID-19 treatment drug

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan held an online working session with France’s Xenothera company on cooperation to conduct the third phase of clinical trial of Xenothera-developed XAV-19 COVID-19 treatment drug 

Oxygen producers ensure sufficient supply of medical oxygen

Oxygen plants in the south are stepping up production to meet domestic demand.