COVID-19

26/10/2020

HCMC to decode genomes of 20 people previously infected with COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - Three medical institutions in Ho Chi Minh city will jointly conduct a genome sequencing study of people previously infected with COVID-19 to better understand the novel coronavirus’s effects on patients with different genetic traits and to try to identify which genes in Vietnamese patients are sensitive to the virus.

HCMC to decode genomes of 20 people previously infected with COVID-19
24/10/2020

WHO warns of health system collapse due to COVID-19

(VOVWORLD) - Some countries are on “a dangerous track” in the coronavirus pandemic and hospitals are beginning to reach capacity ahead of winter, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday.

WHO warns of health system collapse due to COVID-19
22/10/2020

More citizens flown home from Europe, America, Africa

(VOVWORLD) - Close to 340 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from more than 30 countries across Europe, America and Africa on early this week as part of joint efforts by relevant Vietnamese agencies and local authorities.

More citizens flown home from Europe, America, Africa
21/10/2020

The New York Times: Is Vietnam the next 'Asian miracle'?

(VOVWORLD) - The New York Times recently ran an article entitled: “Is Vietnam the next ‘Asian mirable’? by Ruchir Sharma, the chief global strategist at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. He said containing the COVID-19 pandemic allowed Vietnam to quickly reopen businesses, and it is now expected to be one of the world's fastest-growing economies this year.

The New York Times: Is Vietnam the next 'Asian miracle'?
21/10/2020

Vietnam enters 49th day with no new COVID-19 cases

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam had no new COVID-19 cases to report on Wednesday morning, keeping the national tally at 1,141, according to the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

Vietnam enters 49th day with no new COVID-19 cases