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.
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.
As many as 395,979 doses of Covid-19 vaccines were administered on the day. More than 14.03 million people received the first shot, and over 1.48 million others were fully vaccinated.
Vietnam News Today (August 19): Vietnam confirms 8,788 new Covid-19 cases; 40% of Covid-19 cases in Hanoi found through electronic medical declaration screening; Remdesivir delivered to Covid-19 hotspots in Vietnam; Vietnam to rank among top 50 global destinations.
During the fourth pandemic wave since April 27, there have been 289,276 cases, 108,534 of them have been given all-clear from the virus.
Vietnam News Today (August 18): Hanoi remains at high risk of Covid-19 community infection Hanoi students begin their school year on September 1; HCM City receives more assistance for Covid-19 fight; Isolation deepens as pandemic kills peak season tourism on Ly Son Island
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) must form the core of protecting the Party’s ideological foundation along with foiling any subversive plots, including ‘peaceful evolution’ schemes initiated by hostile forces.
Vietnam will promote COVID-19 prevention and control cooperation, particularly concerning vaccines, among members of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) and ASEAN nations at the upcoming 42nd General Assembly of the AIPA (AIPA- 42), said National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Data from the Ministry of Health shows the past 24 hours saw Vietnam record 930 fewer cases than the previous day.
Vietnam News Today (August 17): Vietnam's Covid infection tally rises by 8,644; Ho Chi Minh City looks forward to ‘new normal’ after September 15; Over 200,000 Vero Cell doses administered in HCM City; World Cup 2022: Vietnam – Australia match to be played without fans at stadium.
General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong attended an online national conference to launch the action plans of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) and member organisations to implement the Resolution of the 13th National Party Congress, which opened on August 16.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has urged quick testing, and localization of outbreaks in order to separate F0 cases from the community during the social distancing and a revision of laws to address difficulties in investment and business amidst complex developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.