Vietnam Covid 19 Updates August 20 Pagodas Urged to Move Vu Lan Festival Online
Vietnam has seen a total of 312,611 infections since Covid-19 broke out in early 2020.
Government Leader Suggests AstraZeneca Speed up Vaccine Delivery to Vietnam
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked CEO of AstraZeneca Pascal Soriot to speed up vaccine delivery to Vietnam during a virtual phone conversation held on August 19.
Foreign Ministry Clarifies Entry Policies for Fully Inoculated Arrivals
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday clarified Viet Nam’s policies on entry for fully vaccinated arrivals and ensuring equal access to COVID-19 vaccines for foreigners wishing to enter the country.
Over 5 million people get COVID shots in Ho Chi Minh City
NDO/VNA – More than 5 million people have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in Ho Chi Minh City so far, according to the national vaccination portal.
Hanoi donates 6,000 tonnes of rice to Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong province
NDO/VNA – The capital city of Hanoi has decided to donate 5,000 tonnes of rice to Ho Chi Minh City and 1,000 tonnes to the southern province of Binh Duong.
Vietnam News Today August 20 Vietnam Records Highest Single day Covid 19 Tally at 10 639
Vietnam News Today (August 20): Vietnam records the highest single-day Covid-19 tally at 10,639; Experts: Hanoi should deliberate ending social distancing; Vietnam to suffer up to nine storms this year; Vietnam seeks Covid-19 vaccine support from EU.
Health Ministry suggests establishment of mobile medical stations
NDO - The Ministry of Health will coordinate with Ho Chi Minh City and other localities to set up mobile medical stations to provide people with primary health care using minimal human resources.
Vietnam and India Further Promote Cooperation Through Innovative Startup Ecosystem
The Vietnamese Embassy in India, working in co-ordination with authorities of Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state, held a Vietnam-India investment and startup forum on August 18 both in person and online.
