Outbreak

Chung said he had asked foreign experts on disease prevention and control to analyze the Bach Mai Hospital case and assess the risk of Covid-19 spreading to the community, and was told the situation at Bach Mai could be more complex than at hospitals in Daegu in South Korea, Lombardy in Italy and New York in the U.S. considering how many patients and others it has entering and leaving every day. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus outbreak at hospital difficult to contain, says Hanoi chief

A makeshift hospital is being built inside Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi which has suffered a Covid-19 outbreak. According to Professor Nguyen Quang Tuan, director of Bach Mai Hospital, there are preventive measures to respond to the possible worst risks brought about by Covid-19. Construction for a field hospital inside the Bach Mai Hospital starts on March 28 … [Read more...] about Field hospital being built inside Bach Mai Hospital amid Covid-19 outbreak

Under the pressure of Decree 100 and the health crisis, Hanoi Kimbai Beer JSC (UPCoM: BHK) estimated pre-tax profit to reach VND8.6 billion ($373,910), down 31 per cent on-year. Meanwhile, Saigon-Dong Xuan Beer Alcohol (UPCoM: BSD) expects to earn about VND9.46 billion ($411,300) in profit, equalling 72 per cent of last year's performance. … [Read more...] about Beer brewers foresee 30-70 per cent drop in profit due to COVID-19

The Government Office released the announcement that the PM made during a meeting with five central cities on Sunday. Prevention and control measures have been strictly implemented across the country and gained good results. As of now, Vietnam has had 194 cases and 55 people have been cured. Patients in severe conditions have stabilised and are improving. The PM praised the cities' leaders for their work. Vietnam had quickly detected small outbreaks across the country and applied strict measures. There are ample medical supplies. The authorities must also care for everyone who works in the frontline. The preventive measures are also supported by the public and individuals and organisations have donated to help in the outbreak. Since Vietnam is in a critical period, the PM asked all authorities to stay on alert, tightening preventive and control measures, preventing people from hotspots from travelling to other locations and being ready to give support to other regions if needed. … [Read more...] about Hanoi and HCM City may be locked down

According to our calculations, Vietnam’s rice crop is planted within a short time. In the case of a long-term pandemic in the country, I think it is still possible to ensure our national food supply. However, what is important is that we do have to keep a close eye on the export volume and speed to ensure a smooth supply of rice. … [Read more...] about MoIT advocates care with outbound trade