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Supply of essential goods for people in epidemic areas ensured

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai affirmed that essential goods for people in the epidemic-hit and neighboring areas will be fully provided.

Nine more Covid-19 cases reported in four provinces this morning

On the morning of February 3, Vietnam recorded 9 Covid-19 community infection cases in four provinces, bringing the total number to 1,891.

Prime Minister asks for focus on Covid-19 fight and economic development

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that besides stamping out the Covid-19 epidemic, economic development must be also a focus. 

Thirty one cases of COVID-19 detected on February 2

Thirty one cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 12 hours to 6pm on February 2, with only one imported, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Digital transformation: smart homes invented by Vietnamese

The digital transformation process is being carried out throughout Vietnam, from large enterprises to small shops.

Five more Covid-19 cases reported on Feb. 2

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long confirmed five new locally-transmitted Covid-19 patients in Quang Ninh, Hai Duong and Hanoi at the Government’s online meeting with 63 cities and provinces this morning, February 2.

“Homeland Spring” programme downsized due to COVID-19

This year’s Homeland Spring, an annual programme held for overseas Vietnamese to celebrate the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet), will feature only one show without audience due to impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to organisers.

V-League postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak

The fourth round of the 2021 V-League has been delayed due to the spread of Covid-19 in some provinces in Vietnam.

Quang Ninh's Cai Bau-Van Don under lockdown to prevent COVID-19 spread

Cai Bau island in Van Don district, Quang Ninh province has been put under temporary lockdown as from 0:00 on February 2 in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

One more Covid-19 case reported in Hai Duong

The Ministry of Health confirmed one new community case of COVID-19 in Hai Duong province on February 2 morning, bringing the overall number of infections in Vietnam to 1,851.

Bluezone becomes top-downloaded app again

After community cases of Covid-19 infection appeared in Vietnam on January 28, many people have downloaded and used the Bluezone application.

As hundreds of F0, F1 cases avoid declaration, Deputy PM urges people to voluntarily make medical reports

Within four days, Vietnam recorded 240 cases of Covid-19 community infections. However, the Ministry of Health said that up to 20% of F0 cases did not cooperate with the authorities’ Covid-19 tracing effort.

Hanoi closes karaoke parlors, bars for Covid-19 prevention

From 0:00 on February 1, all karaoke parlors, bars and discotheques in Hanoi had to suspend operations in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, according to the local government's decision.

17 cities, provinces close schools amid COVID-19 outbreaks

So far, 17 cities and provinces nationwide have decided to temporarily shut down schools a week ahead of the lunar New Year break in an attempt to prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Hanoi students stay home from February 1 for Covid-19 prevention

Students in Hanoi will begin their Lunar New Year holiday on February 1, one week earlier than previous schedule, to meet the requirements of COVID-19 prevention and control in the city.

 

Hanoi records two more Covid-19 community cases

Hanoi registered two more locally transmitted cases of coronavirus this morning (February 1), bringing its total number of infection cases to 15.

Zero-dong clothing shop welcomes Saigonese who need help

At a zero-dong shop, a mother found four sets of clothes for her two children within several minutes.

Thirty six new COVID-19 cases recorded on Sunday evening

Thirty six new COVID-19 cases were reported in Vietnamon Sunday evening, including 17 community infections.

After 30-year boom, motorbike market sees decline in sales

The sales of motorbikes decreased sharply in 2020. After 30 years of continued growth, the motorbike market has become saturated.

Vietnam has prepared for dealing with more Covid-19 cases

Vietnam has prepared for an escalation of the Covid-19 infection cases and will strive for controlling the epidemic by February 6.