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Vietnam will reach the second peak in 10 days

The number of Covid-19 patients in Vietnam will continue to rise and the second wave will reach its peak in the next 10 days, according to Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son.

 

Quang Nam, Da Nang increase SARS-CoV-2 testing

The central province of Quang Nam and Da Nang City have accelerated mass testing for the coronavirus.

Hanoi now at “very high” risk of COVID-19 transmission: chairman

Hanoi has raised its COVID-19 alert level as it is currently at “very high” risk of coronavirus transmission, according to Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

Bluezone app: New weapon in fight against pandemic

Those with smartphones in Vietnam have been advised to download Bluezone, a Bluetooth-based app that helps determine if a person has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient.

Coronavirus strain in Da Nang outbreak more infectious, but not deadlier: experts

The new outbreak has caused public concern after causing eight deaths in a week, Vietnam's first since the onset of the pandemic.

Brave doctors head to Da Nang to fight outbreak

As thousands of tourists fled Da Nang after the COVID-19 outbreak sprang up in the central city, dozens of leading doctors went in the opposite direction, towards the danger.

HCM City prepares scenario for 50 new COVID-19 cases

The city must prepare facilities and human resources for at least 50 new COVID-19 cases, HCM City Party Committee secretary Nguyen Thien Nhan said at a recent meeting  with the Steering Board for COVID-19 prevention and control.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia August 5

PM encourages “soldiers in white coats” in COVID-19 fight

Young people involved in Vietnam’s fight against COVID-19

Young Vietnamese at home and abroad are striving to contribute to the country’s fight against COVID-19 in their own way, believing that everyone has a role to play for the sake of their homeland.

HCM City warns unmasked residents of fines starting tomorrow

As residents have recently been giving little heed to the health authority’s advice to wear masks in public amid the surge in new Covid-19 cases,

 

Japanese exec infected with Covid-19 interacted with 28 people in HCMC

During a two-day stay in HCMC, a Japanese business executive who had been confirmed positive for the new coronavirus by the Japanese authorities while returning to Tokyo from Vietnam’s Lam Dong Province on July 31 interacted with 28 people

Vietnam expects to launch domestic Covid-19 vaccine by October 2021

Four vaccine manufacturers and research agencies in Vietnam are in a race for vaccines against Covid-19.

Apps rolled out to fight pandemic

Those with smartphones would do well to download Bluezone, a Bluetooth-based app that helps determine if a person has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient, 

Doctor’s diary in locked down Da Nang hospital

A doctor from Da Nang C Hospital, Dang Van Tri, was working in the lockdown zone in Da Nang City as the COVID-19 pandemic spread in the community.

Government seeks ways to complete targets amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc chaired a one-day regular Cabinet meeting for July on August 3, which focused on seeking measures to fulfil socio-economic goals amidst COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Da Nang field hospital rushes to completion

A 300-bed field hospital in Da Nang is being completed to serve the rising number of Covid-19 patients.

Buon Ma Thuot City under lockdown after two new COVID-19 cases confirmed

Authorities of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have applied social distancing measures in Buon Ma Thuot City which is home to three Covid-19 cases.

Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia August 3

 Health condition of 13 COVID-19 patients getting worse