Kites fly high as hanoi unwinds amidst covid 19 respite

With this new infection case, the number of imported Covid-19 patients in Vietnam has increased to 843. As of 6 pm on January 16, a total of 1,380 Covid-19 patients had recovered and been discharged from hospital. There have been 35 deaths, most of them being the elderly with serious underlying diseases. At present, nearly 18,000 people who had close contact with Covid-19 patients or returned from virus-hit areas are being monitored at hospitals, quarantine facilities, and at home. … [Read more...] about Nigerian man confirmed as new Covid-19 patient in Vietnam

Deputy Foreign Minister To Anh Dung emphasised this during a seminar on co-operation in response to immediate medical challenges, held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in co-ordination with the French Embassy on January 15 in Hanoi. Those in attendance at the event included French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery, Kidong Park, chief representative of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, chair of the Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association. They were joined by an array of representatives of a number of ministries, localities, hospitals, and enterprises which work alongside France in the health sector. In his opening remarks at the function, Deputy Minister Dung assessed that the seminar is of significant importance, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic still threatening the lives of millions of people globally. It also provides a platform for delegates to exchange and share public health policies and measures relating to … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to join hands with other countries in COVID-19 fight

Since last May, with the goal of manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine and completing three-stage clinical trials within 18 months, the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals developed a vaccine manufacturing process and initial results have been positive. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine to be trialled

France, for example, replaces refunds with vouchers or similar forms, which have value equivalent to a service in the future. Clients can ask for a refund for unused vouchers after 18 months. This helps reduce financial disputes and maintains demand for travel between clients and businesses, and between businesses in travel supply chains. … [Read more...] about Inbound, outbound travelers may need compulsory Covid-19 insurance

Le Thu, along with Thai Thanh and Khanh Ly, were three singers that took the Vietnamese music world by storm during that period for their performances of popular love songs and pre-war songs by famous composers such as Pham Duy, Cung Tien, Doan Chuan, and Trinh Cong Son. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese diva Le Thu dies of COVID-19 in US