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The Drug Administration of Vietnam under the Ministry of Health has given the green light to Vimedimex Medi-Pharma JSC to import 30 million doses of the Hayat-Vax vaccine, produced in China and packaged in the UAE. A vial of the Hayat-Vax vaccine. - Photo: VGP Vimedimex had earlier proposed importing the vaccine to meet the urgent demand for the pandemic prevention and control in Vietnam, Lao Dong newspaper reported. The vaccine is made by China’s Beijing Institute of Biological Products Co., Ltd (Sinopharm) and packaged by the UAE’s Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar). The Drug Administration of Vietnam required the vaccine batch to meet the requirements attached to a decision approving the Hayat-Vax vaccine. Vimedimex was also asked to take responsibility for the origin and quality of the vaccine and ensure the safe and effective use of the vaccine for the right purpose. The company must also comply with prevailing regulations on the vaccine import and …

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Up to 25 localities out of 63 provinces and cities reopened schools for physical studying as the COVID-19 outbreaks have been put under control. By late September 19, 25 provinces and cities reopened schools, 24 localities applied online teaching, and 14 others combined physical teaching, online teaching, and educational broadcasts through television, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MoET). The MoET reported that up to 25 localities out of 63 provinces and cities reopened schools for physical studying as the COVID-19 outbreaks have been put under control. Meanwhile, disease hotspots like HCMC, Da Nang, Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc and Binh Duong applied online teaching. Up to 14 other localities combined different types of teaching including online teaching, physical teaching, and educational broadcasts through television. Earlier, on September 13, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh launched a program to provide computers and telecommunications services for students …

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From September 21, Hanoi has relaxed its anti-epidemic measures, with many activities and services resuming. Many streets were busy on the first day of the capital city easing social distancing measures. The city has allowed the reopening of some non-essential services across the city. It has also removed the requirement of travel permits for inner city commuters. There are no longer three-colored zones (red, yellow and green). Stores providing essential goods and services are allowed to open, along with traditional markets, shopping centres, stores for stationery, textbooks, and other learning equipment, mechanics, electronics, and home appliances and in-door hairdressing salons. Restaurants and food and drink establishments are permitted to reopen for delivery only and must close before 9pm every day. Motorbike delivery services, including those using ride-hailing apps will continue to operate from 9am to 10pm but shippers must be vaccinated with at least one dose, make …

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According to a survey by the Covid-19 Resuscitation Hospital in HCM City, up to 67% of patients said they wanted to have psychological counseling. Psychologist Tri Thi Minh Thuy talks with a severe Covid-19 patient who has recovered from the disease and is about to be discharged from the hospital. Photo: Cho Ray Hospital. According to the survey, 20% of the patients suffered depression, 53.3% with anxiety disorder, and 16.7% with stress. In particular, up to 66.7% patients who needed High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) suffered from depression. Similarly, 66.7% patients who had to breathe oxygen through a mask or mechanical ventilator suffered from anxiety disorder. As many as 67% of patients wanted psychological counseling during treatment and after being discharged from the hospital. The hospital has invited psychologist Tri Thi Minh Thuy from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City, to survey and provide psychological treatment support …

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HCM City to implement third relief package worth 7.3 trillion VND Ho Chi Minh City will carry out the third relief package worth 7.3 trillion VND (around 320.7 million USD) sourced from the local budget to help more households and informal workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee. Speaking at a press conference held by the city’s Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on September 20, Hoan said given complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city and prolonged social distancing, people face more difficulties due to job loss and having no income. Therefore, in addition to the social security relief packages of the city's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and other organisations and individuals, the municipal People's Committee continues to implement the third relief package to help ease difficulties for local residents. According to reports from the People's Committees of …

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Hanoi is ready to listen to recommendations and adjust plans for COVID-19 prevention and control as restrictions are eased in the capital city. People receive COVID-19 vaccinations in Hanoi. Deputy secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong made the statement during a press conference on Tuesday morning. Phong said that the capital city's authorities will learn from experience, always ask for advice, and is ready to listen, including to opposing opinions, to make appropriate adjustments. Dũng said the city had already set plans for the second dose of vaccine for residents. By September 18, the city had given the first dose to 94 per cent of the city’s population, and the second dose to 12 per cent of residents. Phong said that despite initial results, Hà Nội was still at risk of another outbreak. City leaders will work to live peacefully and safely with the pandemic, as the city could not close the gate because it is the political, …

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