COVID-19

13/08/2021

Foreigners receive COVID-19 vaccines in HCM City

(VOVWORLD) - Thousands of expats residing in Ho Chi Minh City have been vaccinated against the COVID-19 pandemic in recent weeks, thereby helping to protect themselves and the wider community.

Foreigners receive COVID-19 vaccines in HCM City
12/08/2021

More countries, territories report COVID-19 variants: WHO

(VOVWORLD) - The number of countries reporting variants of COVID-19 continues to increase after the global number of coronavirus cases surpassed 200 million last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday.

More countries, territories report COVID-19 variants: WHO
12/08/2021

WHO tests 3 COVID-19 treatment drugs

(VOVWORLD) - The World Health Organization has just announced a trial of three drugs – Artesunate, Imatinib, and Infliximab – to study their effectiveness in treating COVID-19 patients.

WHO tests 3 COVID-19 treatment drugs
12/08/2021

Vaccination accelerated in border provinces

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam is accelerating vaccination nationwide to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 as soon as possible. In border provinces, COVID-19 vaccines are being administered to border guards and locals.

Vaccination accelerated in border provinces
12/08/2021

COVID-19: 4,642 new cases recorded in 12 hours

(VOVWORLD) - 4,642 people tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 24 cities and provinces across Vietnam, mostly in the south, from 6pm on Wednesday to 6am on Thursday, reported the Ministry of Health.

COVID-19: 4,642 new cases recorded in 12 hours