The new patient is a saleswoman of the Dien May Xanh electronics supermarket in Hai Chau district, the central city of Da Nang, according to the ministry.

She had direct contact with two British nationals, who have been identified as the 22nd and 23rd COVID-19 patients in Vietnam, in the supermarket at about 18:00-19:00 on March 4.

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The woman was confirmed positive for SARS-CoV-2 at 6:30 on March 11. She is being treated at Da Nang Hospital.

Also on March 11, Deputy Director of the municipal Department of Health Nguyen Tien Hong said the two above-said British tourists are under monitoring at Da Nang Hospital and in stable health.

Of the 35 COVID-19 cases in Vietnam so far, 16 were discharged from hospital after their complete recovery.

Hanoi ensures sufficient supply of necessities amid COVID-19 developments

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has requested all parties concerned to ensure supply of essential goods to meet public demand amid developments of COVID-19 in Hanoi.

Vietnam confirms 30 COVID-19 infection cases

Vietnam reported 30 COVID-19 infection cases as of 7:30 p.m of March 8.

Vietnam officially enters 2nd phase of COVID-19 fight

Vietnam has officially entered the second phase of the fight against COVID-19 since the 17th case was detected two days ago, and this phase is even more difficult than the first one, but the country is ready to respond to any circumstance, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said on March 8.

Bac Giang continues preparing conditions in response to many people returning from Covid-19 affected area

(BGO) – On March 5, the People’s Committee in Bac Giang province (PPC) held meeting to the departments, sectors, People’s Committees in the districts and city about Covid -19 prevention and control. The PPC Vice Chairman and Vice Head of the Standing Board of the provincial Steering Committee for prevention and control of the acute respiratory disease Le Anh Duong chaired the event. 

Covid-19’s impact on labour export

(BGO)- Since early this year, Covid-19 outbreak has dramatically affected all aspects of the society including labour export. Many recruitment and labourers’exit have been cancelled this time causing big worries for enterprises and labourers in northern province of Bac Giang.

Source: VNA