Hanoi to double down on COVID-19 control measures as cases surge
The capital of Hanoi will introduce tougher COVID-19 prevention and control measures in an effort to slow the spread of the virus in the community, said Mayor Chu Ngoc Anh.
Former coronavirus hotspot moves to control new outbreak as virus recurs
Relevant agencies in Bac Ninh province, a former coronavirus hotspot in the north, have scrambled to cordon off residential areas in Que Vo district for contact tracing and testing after a cluster of COVID-19 infections were detected.
HCM City resolves to contain SARS-CoV-2 virus by September 15
Experts believe that Ho Chi Minh City’s goal of containing the latest COVID-19 outbreak by September 15 is feasible, only if social distancing measures are strictly implemented alongside virus localisation, extensive testing, and vaccinations.
Vietnam aims to control fresh coronavirus outbreak in September
The Vietnamese government has set a goal of keeping the fresh coronavirus outbreak nationwide in check in September, according to a resolution recently signed by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
HCM City tightens COVID-19 prevention and control measures
Ho Chi Minh City has tightened its COVID-19 prevention and control measures as infections have remained rampant in the southern largest city.
Bac Giang hotspot aims to bring COVID-19 under full control by June 21
The goal of completely eradicating the COVID-19 pandemic by June 21 in Bac Giang province, the nation’s largest epicenter in the current COVID-19 wave, has been set based on practical analysis and the locality’s great political determination.
Religious organisations’ leaders to be held accountable for violating pandemic prevention rules resulting in COVID-19 transmission
Leaders or representatives of religious organisations, establishments and congregations will be held accountable if their places of worship fail to follow COVID-19 prevention and control rules resulting in virus transmission among dignitaries, followers, and the community, according to the Government Committee for Religious Affairs.
30-year response to HIV/AIDS in focus of national action month
The national action month on HIV/AIDS prevention and control is underway, providing an occasion for Vietnam and partners to look back on anti-HIV/AIDS achievements obtained over the last 30 years.
Official urges stronger actions against alcohol harms
Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen on September 28 urged authorities and people’s engagement in the prevention and control of alcohol harms as strong as the resolve to fight COVID-19.
Text message support raises 126 billion VND for COVID-19 prevention, control
PSNews - More than 2.1 million text messages had been sent to raise funds for COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control in Vietnam as of 11AM on Sunday, the Ministry of Information and Communications has said.
PM requests measures to control African swine fever
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), relevant agencies and localities to take prompt measures to control African swine fever (ASF) in Vietnam.
Police forces urged to promote combat against crimes
PSNews – The Minister of Public Security on July 14 issued Dispatch No. 262/HT, directing various police units to intensify prevention and fight against crimes, particularly criminal and drug offenses in the remaining months of the year.
Hanoi Police seek approach to control murder crime
PSNews – The Municipal Police of Hanoi on June 29 organized a seminar themed “Murder crime – psychological and social causes, approaches to control murder in Hanoi”. Major General Dinh Van Toan, Vice Director of the Hanoi Municipal Police Department presided over the seminar.
Training course on treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts opens for Cambodian officers
PSNews – The Standing Office on Drug Prevention and Control, under the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), organized a training course on treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts for Cambodian officers.
Hanoi sets tight control to prevent A/H7N9 outbreaks
Authorities of Hanoi are proactively controlling trade, transportation and slaughter of poultry in the city as the risk of H7N9 avian influenza outbreaks in animals and humans is high.