Places to visit in ho chi minh city vietnam

Additional 88 domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases reported Vietnam logged 97 new COVID-19 cases, including 88 domestic and nine imported, in the past six hours to 6pm on June 22, the Ministry of Health (MoH) said. Most of the new cases were detected in Ho Chi Minh City, with 63 infections, and the remainders were discovered in Bac Giang (12), Bac Ninh (6), Hung Yen (2), Nghe An (1) and Hanoi (1). By 6pm on June 22, the country had recorded a total of 12,010 domestically-transmitted infections and 1,717 imported cases. The number of locally-transmitted cases since the fourth COVID-19 wave hit Vietnam on April 27 amounted to 10,875, including 2,772 recoveries. According to the MoH’s Medical Service Administration, 5,546 patients have given the all-clear from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 to date, while the death toll related to the disease was 69. Among active patients undergoing treatment, 377 have tested negative to the virus once, 132 twice and 141 thrice./. 12-hour … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 22

An island in south-central Vietnam has emerged as a favorite destination for travelers in recent years for its pristine beauty. Cu Lao Cau, also known as Hon Cau (Cau Island), is located around ten kilometers off the mainland in Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province, 275 kilometers northeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The sparsely populated island boasts not only beautiful nature but also a diverse marine ecosystem, with sea turtles often coming on its beaches to lay eggs. Cu Lao Cau has been dubbed a ‘stone kingdom’ with thousands of natural towering rocks scattered on the island. The best time to visit Cu Lao Cau is said to be in the first half of a lunar year when the weather seems perfect for a retreat. Visitors need to ask authorities for permission to stay overnight on the island because the place is under the management of border guards. There are no accommodation services on the island so travelers need to prepare their own food and camping tents if they plan to spend … [Read more...] about Pristine Cu Lao Cau an emerging getaway in south-central Vietnam

Supermarkets in HCM City are stocking up and tightening preventive measures during the Covid-19 outbreak as the number of customers increases. People at a supermarket in Ho Chi Minh City HCM City has 237 supermarkets and nearly 2,800 convenience stores. Some convenience stores including a Big C Supermarket in District 10 were shut after Covid-19 patients found to have visited those stores. After HCM City authorities ordered to close flea markets and tighten prevention measures, more residents have switched to supermarkets and convenience stores. As the result, supermarkets in HCM City have stocked up while applying stricter preventive measures. Co.opmart and Co.opXtra supermarkets ask customers to complete a medical declaration form before entering and regulate the number of customers to avoid large crowds inside the supermarket. Supermarkets at Aeon Malls were disinfected four times a day. Nguyen Nhon Quy, head of the PR Department of Aeon Vietnam, said … [Read more...] about HCM City supermarkets stock up goods amid Covid-19 outbreak