Community transmission

All four cases had either been at or in contact with someone in Da Nang Hospital, Da Nang Hospital C and the Orthopedic and Physical Rehabilitation Hospital of Da Nang. All three hospitals are located on the same plot in Hai Chau District, and have since been put under lockdown. … [Read more...] about New, more infectious coronavirus strain responsible for Da Nang transmission

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have said those coming to the city from Da Nang from September 5 will have to declare their health status, monitor their health for 14 days, and undergo a COVID-19 test. … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports no community transmission of COVID-19 for 8th straight day

A driver provides hand sanitizers to passengers. Vietnam has not recorded any new Covid-19 cases from community transmission for the eighth straight day - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Vietnam has not recorded any new Covid-19 cases from community transmission for the eighth straight day, putting the country’s tally at 1,059 as of Thursday morning, September 10. … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports no community-transmitted Covid-19 cases for 8th consecutive day

Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc asked that each person and enterprise in Vietnam familiarise themselves with the “new normal”, while chairing a cabinet meeting on COVID-19 prevention and control on September 11. No new cases of community transmission have been reported for nine days and a continuous increase in the number of recoveries show that the disease has been brought under control nationwide, he said. He reiterated the need, however, to remain vigilant, especially in the health sector and at hospitals, as there remains a risk of the disease breaking out once more, especially with several re-opening measures being applied in the time ahead. Vietnam must continue working on the dual targets of disease prevention and economic development over the remainder of the year to achieve a positive growth rate, possibly 3 percent, he emphasised. He asked ministries, sectors, and localities to create the conditions necessary for trade to flourish, and required … [Read more...] about Every person and business must become familiar with “new normal”: PM

According to the national steering committee for Covid-19 infection prevention and control, up to now, more than 33,600 people having close contact with coronavirus cases or returning from virus-hit areas are being put in quarantine. Of the total, 489 people are being quarantined at local hospitals; over 16,200 individuals at centralized centers; and some 16,900 others at their houses. … [Read more...] about Vietnam sees no community-transmitted cases for 12 days, 8 new recoveries