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Vietnam's oldest COVID-19 patient recovers in Da Nang

A 101-year-old coronavirus patient has been released after a 12-day treatment at Da Nang Lung Hospital. She tested negative twice on August 30-31.

Hanoi evacuates people living in Thanh Xuan District

Around 1,200 residents living in Hanoi's Thanh Xuan District have been evacuated from their homes after the capital's biggest COVID cluster was detected.

 

Vietnamese-American doctors to provide remote treatment to COVID patients at home in VN

Charity organisation Good Samaritan Medical Dental Ministry in the US and Vietnam wants to collaborate with Dong Nai and Tien Giang to provide remote consultation to COVID-19 patients treated at home.

New Covid-19 hotbeds emerge in Hanoi despite social distancing

Social distancing is one of the most important solutions to control the Covid-19 pandemic in Hanoi while waiting for expansion of vaccination coverage, according to Nguyen Viet Hung, Deputy Chair of the Hanoi Infection Control Association.

Health Ministry renews COVID-19 prevention measures with 5T message

The Ministry of Health on September 1 announced its 5T message to renew measures against COVID-19 during the extended social distancing period.

Vietnam logs 11,434 COVID-19 infections on September 1

Vietnam reported 11,434 COVID-19 infections, including 5 imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on September 1, the Ministry of Health announced.

Scientists help in fight against COVID-19

Scientists from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) have designed and built a mobile oxygen and medical compressed air generator station to help the country fight COVID-19.

Overseas arrivals at airports confused about quarantine rules

A few days ago, Chien Nguyen took a commercial flight from the US to Vietnam with transit in South Korea.

National COVID-19 caseload increases by additional 12,607 cases

An additional 12,607 COVID-19 infections, including 16 imported cases, were added to the national caseload in the past 24 hours to 5pm on August 31, the Ministry of Health announced.

HCM City announces vaccination plan against Covid-19 from now to year-end

According to Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc, the city will need about 8,145,900 doses of Covid-19 vaccine to vaccinate people aged 18 and above from now until the end of 2021.

Should private hospitals be allowed to provide treatment to Covid-19 patients?

HCM City authorities have recently asked the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance to consider permitting private healthcare facilities to provide Covid-19 treatment services to patients on demand. 

HCM City completes Covid-19 testing in orange and red zones

Testing for Covid-19 for people in orange (high risk) and red (very high risk) zones in HCM City was completed on August 27.

4-member family defeats Covid-19 after 10 days of self-treatment at home

Despite being very tired, Huan never dared to sleep all night. He woke up at midnight and 4am to measure the oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) of his family members.

Vietnam logs additional 14,224 COVID-19 cases on August 30

Vietnam recorded an additional 14,224 new COVID-19 infections, including five imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 5pm on August 30, the Ministry of Health announced.

Over 54,000 infections detected in HCM City by rapid tests

HCM City detected 54,498 Covid-19 cases in the community through rapid tests on August 23-27.

Electricity charges to be cut for the fifth time

The Government has issued a resolution on the reduction of electricity bills for the fifth time for businesses affected by the Covid-19 epidemic, as proposed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Over 1 million people register for 'welfare bag' online

HCM City is implementing social security policies to help people have peace of mind in fighting against the epidemic.

PM underlines need to prepare for coexisting with COVID-19 pandemic

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Head of the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control, chaired a virtual meeting on Sunday morning to discuss COVID-19 response in 20 localities.

Music heals people's spirits during pandemic

Social distancing requires the suspension of cultural and entertainment services; however, this does not hinder artists from unwinding.

 

71-year-old woman with Covid-19 willing to give up her life to save her husband

In a state of severe respiratory failure, Mrs. Hanh still tried to get up and whisper to the doctor, asking to give up her ventilator to her husband...