Health ministry demands prudence as Covid-19 is yet to become common disease
To declare the end of Covid-19 as a pandemic, several conditions need to be met, including “detecting no new cases for 28 days in a row”.
09:32, 2021/05/22
Health ministry extends quarantine period in Hanoi’s hospital
The hospital's quarantine period is extended to curb the spread of the disease and protect its medical workers.
17:08, 2021/04/25
Vietnam health sector ready to respond to Covid-19 resurgence
Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long told local media about the current situation of Covid-19 globally and in neighboring countries, and preparations for preventing and controlling the pandemic in Vietnam.
19:49, 2021/03/06
Vietnam ready for its first vaccination program on March 8
The MoH is working with the COVAX to arrange for another shipment of 1.3 million doses to arrive at Vietnam in March.
18:35, 2020/02/03
Health Ministry’s hotline receives nearly 19,000 incoming calls in one day
Currently there are several emergency lines to report on the epidemic including the hotlines 1900 9095 and1900 3228.
23:33, 2020/01/31
Former deputy health minister back to old job amidst coronavirus woes
Returning to the old post, Long will be a member of the Working Group for nCoV Prevention.