Int’l cooperation needed for COVID-19 fight: Official Health

Int’l cooperation needed for COVID-19 fight: Official

Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung on January 15 highlighted the need to enhance international cooperation in the fight against COVID-19, especially as the disease still threatens the lives of millions of people around the world.
HCM City sees high HIV infection risk from undetected virus carriers Health

HCM City sees high HIV infection risk from undetected virus carriers

An estimated 5,500 people living with HIV in the community have yet to be identified in Ho Chi Minh City, with about 30 percent having high viral load rates that are potentially transmitting the virus to others, according to Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Health Nguyen Huu Hung.
COVID-19 vaccine trials in Vietnam strictly follow WHO’s guidance Health

COVID-19 vaccine trials in Vietnam strictly follow WHO’s guidance

The trials of COVID-19 vaccine in Vietnam strictly follow the guidance of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and international organisations in terms of safety and immunity, said Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang at a press conference in Hanoi on January 14.
Ten imported COVID-19 cases raise national count to 1,531 Health

Ten imported COVID-19 cases raise national count to 1,531

Ten new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the past 24 hours to 6pm on January 14, all among people being quarantined after arriving in the country, raising the national count to 1,531, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
One imported case of COVID-19 recorded on January 11 Health

One imported case of COVID-19 recorded on January 11

A Polish expert who was sent to quarantine right upon his arrival at HCM City-based Tan Son Nhat International Airport tested positive for the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control reported on January 11 evening.
One imported COVID-19 case recorded on January 10 Health

One imported COVID-19 case recorded on January 10

A 24-year-old Vietnamese woman returning from Japan was the only COVID-19 case recorded in Vietnam over the last 24 hours, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control reported on January 10 evening.