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Coronavirus spreading in New York like 'a bullet train'

As New York's governor predicts thousands of deaths, President Trump hopes to reopen the US by Easter.

FPT University dorm readies to house 2,000 quarantined people

Dormitories of FPT High school and FPT University in Hoa Lac, Hanoi are ready to house 2,000 quarantined people

India's poorest 'fear hunger may kill us before coronavirus'

Millions of Indians who rely on daily wages from jobs like cleaning risk running out of money.

Coronavirus: India enters 'total lockdown' after spike in cases

Panic-buying grips major cities as the country brings in restrictions amid the coronavirus crisis.

WHO stands ready to support Vietnam in the COVID-19 fight

Dr Kidong Park, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Vietnam speaks about the efforts made by Vietnamese Government in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations for the country in the future.

 

COVID-19 cases in Vietnam now 134

The total COVID-19 cases in Vietnam has now amounted to 134 as the country reported two more cases on March 24 evening.

Vietnamese celebs finds different ways to fight deadly virus

Enterprises and members of the public have teamed up with the Government to tackle the deadly novel coronavirus, and Vietnamese artists and influencers are also getting involved in the fight.

 

Danang university builds delivery robots for quarantine areas

Lecturers at a university in Danang have produced a robot which can help deliver food to people in quarantine areas.

High risk of Covid-19 infection warned in HCM City

Ho Chi Minh City is facing a big threat of Covid-19 infection as patient numbers have been on the rise.

Coronavirus: Trump wants US open for business amid pandemic

As conservative voices warn of damage to the economy, the president reassesses restrictions.

Trains get cancelled due to coronavirus

A total 152 trains have been suspended as travel demand plummets due to the novel coronavirus, leaving the railway sector facing losses of VNĐ90 billion (US$3.8 million) since the outbreak began, according to the Ministry of Transport.

 

Compulsory health declaration for passengers on domestic flights

The Ministry of Transport has asked for compulsory health declarations from all passengers on domestic flights in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19.

 

Coronavirus: Spanish army finds care home residents 'dead and abandoned'

An inquiry is launched after soldiers discover elderly coronavirus victims "dead in their beds".

Trump says coronavirus not Asian Americans' fault

After criticism for using the term "Chinese virus", the president praises Asian Americans as "amazing".

Coronavirus: Pandemic is 'accelerating', WHO warns as cases pass 300,000

More than 300,000 cases have now been reported, as Covid-19 spreads to almost every country.

Coronavirus: Strict new curbs on life in UK announced by PM

Gatherings of more than two people are banned, shops ordered to close and social events halted as part of rules to keep Britons at home and stop the spread of coronavirus.

Committed spending will raise those at risk out of the doldrums

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently signed and promulgated Directive No.11/CT-TTg on urgent tasks and solutions to help businesses overcome difficulties caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Vietnamese expats in US support local fight against COVID-19

A large number of the overseas Vietnamese community in the US have been striving to contribute to the fight against COVID-19 by sewing face masks for use in hospitals due to a scarcity of protective equipment for medical workers.

Vietnam’s total COVID-19 cases now 123

The Ministry of Health on March 23 evening announced the 123rd case who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19.

Mounting difficulties may lead half of Vietnam textile-garment firms to bankruptcy

Some importers from US and EU, major markets for Vietnam’s textile and garment industry, have stopped orders within three to four weeks on Covid-19 pandemic.