22/03/2020
Iran to soon market Covid-19 medicine
(VOVWORLD) -The Iranian Food and Drug Administration announced it has produced a synthetic medicine to treat Covid-19, which will soon be available on the market.
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22/03/2020
Politburo calls for entire people’s unity to defeat Covid-19
(VOVWORLD) - The Communist Party of Vietnam’s Politburo has called for unity and concerted efforts among the entire population and army in order to win the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
22/03/2020
Religious organizations asked to cancel festivals, celebrations
(VOVWORLD) - The Government Committee for Religious Affairs has asked religious organizations and worship places to suspend festivals, conferences and activities for large crowds.
22/03/2020
Vietnam halts entry for all foreigners to curb Covid-19
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam has temporarily suspended entry of all foreigners from Sunday, including those of Vietnamese origin and family members with visa waivers, to contain the spread of Covid-19.
21/03/2020
Da Nang University produces remote body temperature scanning system
(VOVWORLD) - Researchers of the University of Da Nang in central Vietnam have produced a remote body temperature scanning system to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic.
21/03/2020
COVID-19 pandemic spreads to 185 countries, territories
(VOVWORLD) - 185 countries and territories around the world had reported more than 270,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 and a death toll of more than 11,000 as of 2p.m. (Vietnam time) on Saturday, according to Worldometers.
21/03/2020
14-day quarantine compulsory for all entering Vietnam
(VOVWORLD) - All passengers entering Vietnam will have to undergo a 14-day concentrated quarantine period as from Saturday, according to the Ministry of Transport.
20/03/2020
Vietnam to suspend issuing visas to citizens of remaining countries from March 21
(VOVWORLD) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on Friday that Vietnam will suspend issuing visas or reissuing visas for citizens from remaining countries, including Australia, Japan, and Denmark, beginning from Saturday, except for diplomatic and official passport holders.
20/03/2020
UN chief calls for global coordination to contain Covid-19 pandemic
(VOVWORLD) - Millions of people could die from the new coronavirus, particularly in poor countries, if it is allowed to spread unchecked, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, appealing for a coordinated global response to the pandemic.
20/03/2020
Vietnam seeks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 within communities
(VOVWORLD) - Members of the Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control on Friday underlined the necessity to curb infections in communities in Vietnam, especially from those who show no symptoms of contracting the disease.
