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Freelance tour guides among beneficiaries of govt VND62-trillion package

Freelance tour guides among beneficiaries of govt VND62-trillion package

24 HRS Medical - 20/04/2020

The Government Office has suggested adding freelance tour guides to the list of beneficiaries on the government's VND62 trillion (US$2.6 billion) package to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong honoured by Forbes in COVID-19 fight

Billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong honoured by Forbes in COVID-19 fight

24 HRS Medical - 20/04/2020

Forbes Asia has recognised Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong as an influential figure who has notably contributed to joint efforts to halt the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic.

Number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam reaches 245

Number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam reaches 245

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

The Ministry of Health confirmed four more people positive for SARS-CoV-2 on late April 6, adding up to 245 cases of COVID-19 in Vietnam so far.

Ha Tinh: Churches host masses despite regulations on COVID-19

Ha Tinh: Churches host masses despite regulations on COVID-19

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

Several parishes in Ha Tinh Province held public masses last weekend despite the Government’s ban on large gatherings and travel restrictions to contain COVID-19.

12 shining examples of VN volunteering and acts of kindness in the COVID-19 pandemic

12 shining examples of VN volunteering and acts of kindness in the COVID-19 pandemic

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

Times of crisis can often bring out the best in people. As the COVID-19 situation becomes more and more complicated in Vietnam, many have stepped up to help doctors and their communities, any way they can.

British man gives thanks as he makes full recovery

British man gives thanks as he makes full recovery

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

“Cảm ơn, cảm ơn, cảm ơn”. “Thank you, thank you, thank you.” They were the words repeated over and over by a British man as he was discharged from the Quảng Nam Central General Hospital on Sunday after making a full recovery from COVID-19.

Life goes on in isolated hospital

Life goes on in isolated hospital

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

Some 3,500 patients have been locked down in Bach Mai Hospital since March 28, including 800 in a serious condition, following an outbreak of COVID-19 with 25 cases confirmed so far.

Only one new case of COVID-19 reported in Vietnam on April 5

Only one new case of COVID-19 reported in Vietnam on April 5

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

The Ministry of Health at 6pm, April 5 announced one new case of Covid-19 infection in Vietnam, raising the total number to 241.

Over 100 foreigners thank Vietnam after 14-day quarantine ends

Over 100 foreigners thank Vietnam after 14-day quarantine ends

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

As many as 120 foreigners have expressed their grateful thanks for Vietnamese assistance and support when they were allowed to leave for home from a concentrated quarantine camp in Ho Chi Minh City on April 4.

Hanoi moves to crack down on COVID-19 law-breakers

Hanoi moves to crack down on COVID-19 law-breakers

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

Large fines of up to VND20 million are set to be imposed on individuals and organisations that break regulations on social distancing in the capital city of Hanoi in an attempt to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The lab where the first coronavirus sample was examined in Vietnam

The lab where the first coronavirus sample was examined in Vietnam

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

Laboratory workers at the Southern National Influenza Center of the HCM City Pasteur Institute are busy working with thousands of specimen lots from 22 provinces.

Latest covid-19 news in Vietnam and Southeast Asia on April 7

Latest covid-19 news in Vietnam and Southeast Asia on April 7

24 HRS Medical - 07/04/2020

18 COVID-19 patients to be discharged from hospital today, total infection cases still 245