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Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam-Ukraine Friendship Association on May 26 presented 5,000 antibacterial face masks and 332 million VND (14,250 USD) to help the Ukrainian Government and people fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Handing over the gifts to the Ukrainian Embassy in Vietnam, the association’s President Dang Van Chien said that these gifts were donated by Vietnamese people who used to live in Ukraine which they consider as their second hometown. Thanking the association, Chargé d'Affaires at the Ukrainian Embassy Nataliya Zhykina said that the gifts are a great encouragement for the Ukrainian people, thus showing the two peoples’ friendship and solidarity. She spoke highly of Vietnam’s disease prevention, adding that the country’s experience should be learnt by others./. … [Read more...] about Friendship association supports Ukraine’s COVID-19 battle

Earlier on May 25 evening, the health ministry reported that four patients in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu have given all-clear from the disease after testing negative for the virus multiple times. They will undergo a compulsory 14-day period at the Bac Lieu General Hospital. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s total COVID-19 cases number 326 with no community infections

Following the release from the medical centre, the female patient, known only as the nation’s 312nd case, is enjoying a stable health condition. Indeed, she is currently not displaying any symptoms of the virus such as a fever, a cough, or shortness of breath.  The patient was successful released from the No. 2 Hospital in Quang Ninh province after going on to record several consecutive negative tests for the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. … [Read more...] about Final COVID-19 patient in Quang Ninh receives discharge from hospital

Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin (VAVA) on May 26 launched a press award for reporting on Agent Orange and efforts to overcome the consequences of toxic chemicals used by US forces during the war in Vietnam. This is part of the activities designed to mark the 60th anniversary of the Agent Orange disaster in Vietnam, which began on August 10, 1961. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Rinh, VAVA Chairman, said the war ended 45 years ago but more than 3 million Vietnamese still bear its impact. The use of toxins resulted in millions of Vietnamese children being born deformed. Many people live on the contaminated land, and malformations have been shown to be inherited by third and fourth generations. The award is open to all professional and amateur journalists, collaborators with domestic news agencies, and overseas Vietnamese. Entries should be reflections, interviews, comments, treatises, reportage, reports, or investigations in printed newspapers or … [Read more...] about Press award established for reporting on Agent Orange, toxins

Hanoi (VNA) - LOTUS, a health care centre set up under Vietnam-Poland cooperative efforts, is assisting Vietnamese people in the European country in handling testing procedures for COVID-19, free of charge. The centre began the assistance on May 25, as Vietnamese expatriates in Poland have significant demand for coronavirus testing. Those with ambiguous symptoms must pay for the tests, and many others, especially manual labourers, have encountered difficulties in accessing testing services due to limited language skills and the lack of a bank account. LOTUS will provide free support for Vietnamese people to complete procedures for registering for tests at the Diagnostycka laboratory, including registering online, completing paperwork, paying fees online, and preparing for testing. Tests for COVID-19 at medical centres in Warsaw currently cost 534 PLN (120 EUR) each. Results are available in 48 hours or 72 hours on the weekend. Established in October 2009 as a joint stock company, … [Read more...] about Health centre supporting Vietnamese expats in Poland during pandemic