28 construction workers in Hanoi infected with COVID-19

Local authorities of Hanoi capital moved to cordon off a construction site at Ha Dong General Hospital for contact tracing and testing after 28 workers tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

28 construction workers in Hanoi infected with COVID-19 -0
A field hospital for severely ill COVID-19 patients is taking shape in Hanoi's Huang Mai district. 

The Ministry of Health confirmed four cases on August 5 and another 24 cases on August 6 evening. They are all workers of a construction site of Ha Dong General Hospital in Hanoi.

The source of infection remain unknown. The infected had shown virus like symptoms such as a cough or fever before they notified local authorities of their health.

Epidemiologists took samples of 80 people who had direct and indirect contact with the cluster of infections for testing.

As many as 600 healthcare workers, employees, patients and their relatives at the hospital were tested, with the results coming back negative.

The hospital is safe, except for the construction site that has been locked down for chemical disinfection, contact tracing and testing, said the hospital’s leadership.

As workers work, eat and sleep at the construction site, the hospital runs a low risk of virus infection, according to officials of the Hanoi Centre for Disease Control.

The Hanoi administration on August 6 decided to extend its ongoing social distancing order for another two weeks in order to separate all F0 cases from the community.

Hanoi has recorded nearly 2,000 new coronavirus cases since the virus recurred in late April.   

VOV

Other News

Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum

Hanoi ready to implement Capital Law 2026, unlocking new development momentum

The effectiveness of the Capital Law 2026 will be measured not by the number of legal documents issued but by tangible improvements in governance and public administration, better services for people and businesses, faster administrative procedures, stronger investment attraction and higher economic growth.

Vietnamese students earn honours at ROBOG Asia Cup 2026

Vietnamese students earn honours at ROBOG Asia Cup 2026

Three teams from Chu Van An Secondary School in Vietnam’s Thai Nguyen province have earned First Prize honours and advanced to the quarterfinals at the ROBOG Asia Cup 2026, a regional robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) competition for students held in Hong Kong, China.

Hanoi sets out new investment blueprint with century-long development vision

Hanoi sets out new investment blueprint with century-long development vision

As of early June, Hanoi had attracted 74.6 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) through more than 9,250 valid projects. FDI inflows in the first six months were projected at 3.2 billion USD, surpassing the annual target by 116%, while nearly 16,000 new businesses were established in the first five months, up 34.4% year-on-year.

Vietnam promotes legal cooperation and rule of law at global forum

Vietnam promotes legal cooperation and rule of law at global forum

Vietnam’s development and international integration have gone hand in hand with the improvement of its legal system, the incorporation of international commitments into domestic legislation, and legal reforms aimed at fostering development, openness and global integration. The country regards international law as an essential instrument for building fair, mutually beneficial relations among nations.

Hanoi to hold investment promotion event on June 29

Hanoi to hold investment promotion event on June 29

At the event, Hanoi authorities plan to grant investment policy decisions and investment registration certificates to 20 exemplary projects in the fields of transportation infrastructure, industrial parks, urban development, social housing, environment, science and technology, and foreign investment attraction.

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Located south of the Red River and extending from the historic inner city to newly developing areas in the south and the west, the central urban area along Red River’s right bank covers approximately 45,317 hectares and is projected to accommodate around 6.365 million residents by 2045 and 6.455 million by 2065.

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Hanoi's Red River urban area development draws widespread attention

Located south of the Red River and extending from the historic inner city to newly developing areas in the south and the west, the central urban area along Red River’s right bank covers approximately 45,317 hectares and is projected to accommodate around 6.365 million residents by 2045 and 6.455 million by 2065.

Regional cooperation strengthened to combat cross-border drug crime

Regional cooperation strengthened to combat cross-border drug crime

Vietnam, China, Laos and Myanmar face common challenges as drug syndicates increasingly exploit the Mekong River, cross-border transport networks, e-commerce platforms, international logistics services, cyberspace and cryptocurrencies to organise drug transactions and smuggling operations.