Infection

"Since the outbreak of the disease last December in China and the Vietnamese government declared it an epidemic on February 1, Vietnam has controlled the epidemic well. Treatment and prevention measures have been effective, so there is no spread of Covid-19 in the community," the letter says. … [Read more...] about Free visas among revival measures proposed by coronavirus-hit tourism industry

The three suspected cases involve one patient in Thach That district of Hanoi, in addition to a further two in Hai Phong and Nghe An province. In total, 77 cases have tested negative for the COVID-19 in the capital, whilst a further 64 people are remaining in quarantine as they undergo strict monitoring. … [Read more...] about Three suspected cases of COVID-19 in Hanoi come back negative

Students wear face masks in the classroom. Many experts and educators have agreed on school openings at the start of March after the coronavirus has been contained throughout the country - PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Many experts and educators have advocated that schools should resume normal operations at the start of March after the coronavirus has been contained throughout the country, reported Tuoi Tre newspaper. … [Read more...] about Educators behind school openings in early March

A Reuters news report said that South Korea saw another spike in infections, with 142 confirmed cases on Saturday alone, taking its total to 346, about half related to those who attended a church service in Daegu, the country’s fourth-largest city. Cases in one hospital jumped from 16 to 108 overnight. … [Read more...] about Vietnam raises travel alert for S.Korea amid coronavirus outbreak

Earlier, on February 18, Da Nang had received Silver Spirit, operated by Silversea Cruises and sailing under the Bahamas flag. Their passengers and crew members visited the ancient town of Hoi An and the Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture. No passengers reported any medical issues. … [Read more...] about Cruise passengers enjoy Da Nang sans coronavirus jitters