UK, Czech Republic to gift Vietnam 665,000 Covid vaccines

The U.K. and the Czech Republic have promised donations of 415,000 and 250,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Vietnam.

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HCMC might prolong social distancing for a fortnight

HCMC might need to prolong its social distancing period by one or two weeks after August 1 as Covid-19 cases keep rising, a senior official said.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-might-prolong-social-distancing-for-a-fortnight-4332111.html

Vietnam records 3,697 new Covid-19 cases

Health authorities confirmed 3,697 local Covid-19 patients Wednesday evening, raising the ongoing wave’s tally to over 116,900.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-records-3-697-new-covid-19-cases-4331924.html

Hanoi begins mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign

Close to a thousand Hoan Kiem District residents got their first shots of the Moderna vaccine Wednesday as Hanoi launched its mass Covid-19 vaccination program.

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Covid vaccine fund contributors can get vaccine priority: PM

Organizations that have contributed to the national Covid-19 vaccine fund can receive priority for vaccine use, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/covid-vaccine-fund-contributors-can-get-vaccine-priority-pm-4331751.html

HCMC discharges over 4,300 Covid patients in one day

HCMC on Tuesday released 4.353 Covid-19 cases from different hospitals, marking the highest daily number of discharges ever.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-discharges-over-4-300-covid-patients-in-one-day-4330966.html

Restless, exhausted: People await centralized quarantine at Hue checkpoints

People returning from HCMC and other southern localities to Thua Thien-Hue had to camp for hours at Covid-19 checkpoints in Phu Loc District before transferal to centralized quarantine.

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Covid-19 checkpoints jam-packed in downtown Hanoi

With Hanoi put under social distancing regulations to contain Covid-19, residents find themselves stuck in traffic jams at checkpoints set up to manage people flow.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/covid-19-checkpoints-jam-packed-in-downtown-hanoi-4330968.html

Hanoi to issue food stamps for limited weekly shopping

Hanoi residents would be given food stamps to purchase food in certain time frames, the municipal Party Committee said Tuesday.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-to-issue-food-stamps-for-limited-weekly-shopping-4331837.html

Mekong Delta localities to bring people home from Covid hotspots

Can Tho City and five provinces in the Mekong Delta have finalized plans to bring back locals who want to return home from Covid-19 epicenter HCMC.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/mekong-delta-localities-to-bring-people-home-from-covid-hotspots-4330964.html

Former Binh Duong Party chief arrested

The recently dismissed Party Committee Secretary of the southern province of Binh Duong has been arrested for land management violations that cost the state VND126 billion ($5.47 million).

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/former-binh-duong-party-chief-arrested-4331578.html

Doctor network offers online diagnoses amid Covid restrictions

Thousands of doctors are now offering Covid-19 diagnoses and support online for coronavirus cases and their closest contacts at home.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/doctor-network-offers-online-diagnoses-amid-covid-restrictions-4331341.html

Japanese firm transfers Covid vaccine production tech to Vietnam

A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has signed a contract with Vabiotech and AIC to transfer Covid-19 vaccine production technologies, the Health Ministry stated Tuesday.

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Japanese firm to transfer Covid vaccine production tech to Vietnam

A Japanese pharmaceutical firm has signed a contract with Vabiotech and AIC to transfer Covid-19 vaccine production technologies, the Health Ministry stated Tuesday.

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More Mekong Delta provinces apply night-time restrictions

Ben Tre, Kien Giang, Tien Giang and Vinh Long will ban people from leaving home after 6 p.m. while similar restrictions have been in force in Dong Thap and An Giang.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/more-mekong-delta-provinces-apply-night-time-restrictions-4330958.html

Eight medics contract coronavirus after treating Covid-19 patients

Seven medics at Can Tho General Hospital and its director have tested coronavirus positive after giving emergency aid to three infectees.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/eight-medics-contract-coronavirus-after-treating-covid-19-patients-4330959.html

From asymptomatic to severe: Delta variant wreaks havoc in mere hours

With the Delta coronavirus variant, asymptomatic cases could turn severe in a matter of hours, according to the health ministry.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/from-asymptomatic-to-severe-delta-variant-wreaks-havoc-in-mere-hours-4331255.html

Defense ministry given $67 mln for coronavirus fight

The Ministry of National Defense is to get VND1.553 trillion ($67.7 million) from 2021 state budget reserves to facilitate its role in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/defense-ministry-given-67-mln-for-coronavirus-fight-4330911.html

Five taskforce groups to operate after 6 p.m. in HCMC

Emergency and anti-epidemic forces, reporters, sanitation workers, essential transportation vehicles and gateway gas station operators can function after 6 p.m. in HCMC.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/five-taskforce-groups-to-operate-after-6-p-m-in-hcmc-4330920.html

Vietnam’s new wave Covid-19 tally crosses 100,000

The Ministry of Health confirmed 5,155 new Covid-19 patients Monday evening, raising the tally in the new wave to 102,525.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-s-new-wave-covid-19-tally-crosses-100-000-4330769.html

Mekong Delta province follows HCMC, imposes night-time restrictions

Bac Lieu Province has become the second Vietnamese locality to order residents not to go out from 6 p.m. starting Monday.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/mekong-delta-province-follows-hcmc-imposes-night-time-restrictions-4328955.html

New parliament re-elects PM Pham Minh Chinh

Pham Minh Chinh has been re-elected Vietnam’s prime minister for the 2021-2026 term by the newly-formed legislative National Assembly (NA).

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/new-parliament-re-elects-pm-pham-minh-chinh-4330858.html

Vietnamese frigates join parade to mark Russian Navy anniversary

Two Vietnamese frigates took park in a parade in Vladivostok to celebrate the Russian Navy’s 325th anniversary Sunday.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnamese-frigates-join-parade-to-mark-russian-navy-anniversary-4330805.html

Hanoi fines 300 people $26,500 for breaking Covid protocols

Nearly 300 people in Hanoi had been fined over VND610 million ($26,588) for violating Covid-19 control measures.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-fines-300-people-26-500-for-breaking-covid-protocols-4330785.html

Vietnam adds 154 Covid deaths, most in HCMC

Vietnam on Monday added 154 Covid deaths from July 8 to July 25, most recorded in Ho Chi Minh City.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-adds-154-covid-deaths-most-in-hcmc-4330714.html

Hanoi hospital locks down after finding coronavirus cluster

The Hanoi Lung Hospital was locked down Sunday night after at least nine staff, patients and their relatives tested positive for Covid-19.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-hospital-locks-down-after-finding-coronavirus-cluster-4330544.html

Vietnam reaches tech transfer agreement on US Covid-19 vaccines: minister

Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long said Sunday that Vietnam has reached an agreement on technology transfer for coronavirus vaccine with the U.S. and will start production next year.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-reaches-tech-transfer-agreement-on-us-covid-19-vaccines-minister-4330367.html

Saigon in Covid-19 battle

The Covid-19 breakout has killed the hustle and bustle of Saigon, leaving the city echoing sounds thought long gone.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/saigon-in-covid-19-battle-4330300.html

HCMC considers night curfew in Covid fight

HCMC is considering a curfew prohibiting people from going out after 6 p.m. without valid reason, says Phan Van Mai, deputy secretary of the HCMC Party Standing Committee.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-considers-night-curfew-in-covid-fight-4330208.html

Da Nang disburses $3.2-million support package

The central city of Da Nang began disbursing its VND75 billion ($3.26 million) package Saturday morning to support more than 80,000 citizens hurt by the Covid-19 pandemic.

https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-disburses-3-2-million-support-package-4330102.html