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Vietnam suspends visa granting to foreigners for 30 days

Vietnam suspends visa granting to foreigners for 30 days

24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020

Vietnam will suspend the granting of visa to foreigners for 30 days beginning 00:00 on March 18, the Foreign Ministry announced on March 17, stressing that the move aims at curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

COVID-19: Vietnam Airlines prepares two scenarios if Europe closes airspace

COVID-19: Vietnam Airlines prepares two scenarios if Europe closes airspace

24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020

Vietnam Airlines said on March 17 that the national flag carrier is waiting for the outcomes of a meeting between European Union members to make a decision on its flight schedule between Vietnam and Europe.

Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people

Coronavirus: Australia bans 'non-essential' gatherings of over 100 people

24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020

PM Scott Morrison announces sweeping new measures, but stops short of declaring a full lockdown.

Coronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises

Coronavirus hits all 50 US states as death toll rises

24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020

The Pentagon pledges to make available masks and respirators, as New York City considers a lockdown.

Coronavirus: European Union seals borders to most outsiders

Coronavirus: European Union seals borders to most outsiders

24 HRS Medical - 18/03/2020

The unprecedented 30-day travel ban will bar foreign travellers, with some exceptions.

Checkpoints set for COVID-19 control

Checkpoints set for COVID-19 control

24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020

The central city has set up seven COVID-19 checkpoints at main entry and exit points on Sunday to monitor the body temperatures of all passengers and tourists travelling by bus.

Over 10 countries keen on Vietnam’s coronavirus test kits

Over 10 countries keen on Vietnam’s coronavirus test kits

24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020

More than 10 countries have expressed interest in Vietnam’s test kits for detecting the presence of the novel coronavirus, which causes the flu-like disease Covid-19.

Vietnam likely to suspend visas to all countries to contain coronavirus' spread

Vietnam likely to suspend visas to all countries to contain coronavirus' spread

24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020

The Vietnamese Government will most likely suspend all visas issued to citizens of all countries over a period of 15 to 30 days to contain the fast spread of the coronavirus.

Vietnam Airlines keeps carrying Vietnamese back from Europe

Vietnam Airlines keeps carrying Vietnamese back from Europe

24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020

Vietnam Airlines said on March 16 that it has created the most favourable conditions for Vietnamese citizens in Europe who want to return home amid the complicated developments of the COVID-19.

Health Ministry announces 8 flights with passengers contracting COVID-19

Health Ministry announces 8 flights with passengers contracting COVID-19

24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020

The Ministry of Health on March 16 announced it has found eight flights with passengers on board contracting COVID-19.

Two COVID-19 patients cope with serious condition

Two COVID-19 patients cope with serious condition

24 HRS Medical - 17/03/2020

Of the 41 COVID-19 patients in Vietnam, two are facing serious conditions, the Ministry of Health has reported.

Vietnamese people in EU countries stay calm despite COVID-19 cases increasing

Vietnamese people in EU countries stay calm despite COVID-19 cases increasing

24 HRS Medical - 02/03/2020

Thanh Ha is still taking her six-week-old baby outside for a breath of fresh air in Italy’s northeast region of Lombardy, despite the jump in coronavirus cases there.