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China: Fears of second COVID-19 wave as over 1,000 asymptomatic cases confirmed
08:11 | 02/04/2020
There are concerns in China that the end of lockdowns will see thousands of infectious people move back into daily life without knowing they carry the virus, because they have no symptoms and so have not been tested.
China tightens coronavirus test kit exports after accuracy questioned
08:09 | 02/04/2020
China says only companies approved by the National Medical Products Administration can ship their coronavirus test kits overseas after several European countries complained about the accuracy of some Chinese-made tests.
Toyota, Honda, Hyundai halt production in Vietnam due to coronavirus
16:01 | 01/04/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the production of automobile manufactures in Vietnam. Most recently, Vietnam-based Hyundai assembler TC Motor and Honda Vietnam have shut down their plants for two weeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the companies said on Wednesday.
It's not just the elderly who may have higher COVID-19 mortality risk
14:57 | 01/04/2020
Middle-aged people, and not just the elderly, have a dramatically higher risk of dying or developing serious illness from COVID-19, AFP warned Tuesday (Mar 31), quoting new research from Britain.
Teaching online? 5 ways to make it great
14:56 | 01/04/2020
As COVID-19 takes hold, universities are closing worldwide. Instructors therefore have to move to teach virtual classes. Here 4 experts share their great tips for instructors to embrace the new digital classroom.
Making 15,000 ventilators to help Vietnam in COVID-19 combat
14:50 | 01/04/2020
Japanese medical equipment firm Metran Co., Ltd plans to make 15,000 ventilators for Vietnam to help the country fight against the novel coronavirus, Founder and Chairman Tran Ngoc Phuc said in a statement to VNS.
Love in the time of COVID-19 outbreak in pictures
14:15 | 01/04/2020
The emergence of the novel coronavirus has drastically changed how people around the world lead their life, from work, daily commute, eating, drinking, entertaining habits, etc., to the way they show affection towards their special someone.
US announces $174mln foreign aid including $3mln to Vietnam for COVID-19 battle
09:37 | 01/04/2020
The United State would aid US$174 million financial assistance to 64 countries including USD3 million to Vietnam to help the fight against coronavirus pandemic, its Department of State announced.
Mobilising overall strength of ASEAN Community to curbing spread of COVID-19
09:06 | 01/04/2020
Participants share information about the situation in ASEAN member states as well as the implementation of measures in each country since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid-19 patients could still be contagious 8 days after symptoms disappear
08:18 | 01/04/2020
Haft of the patients with mild COVID-19 infections in a study still carry the novel coronavirus 2.5 - 8 days after they’ve appeared to recover, Science Daily reported.
Rounds of applause for front-line fighters around the world
08:15 | 01/04/2020
#ClapforCarers movement, the idea of clapping to cheer up COVID-19 fighters has been catching on the world over. People in the UK, Italy, France, Singapore, Vietnam, etc., are celebrating the one-minute-clap from balconies, doorsteps, windows to thank health workers for their hard work.
The world expresses its thanking front-line COVID-19 fighters in pictures
08:13 | 01/04/2020
The global fight against COVID-19 pandemic has never been this tough. As a token of gratitude, people across the world are celebrating the relentless efforts of world leaders, experts, scientists, healthcare personnel, sanitation workers, etc., who are all striving to win over the virus, in different ways.
Restrictions are slowing coronavirus infections in the US: Data
08:07 | 01/04/2020
The new data offers evidence, in real time, that tight social-distancing restrictions may be working, potentially reducing hospital overcrowding and lowering death rates in the US, New York Times cited experts.
COVID-19 pandemic could kill 20 million people worldwide in 2020
08:04 | 01/04/2020
The COVID-19 pandemic could kill as many as 20 million people worldwide this year even if the intensive social distancing measures currently are being implemented in many of the most affected countries, South China Morning Post reported, citing a mathematical model developed by researchers at Imperial College in London.
Quarantined zones no need to pay electricity's bills
14:11 | 31/03/2020
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) proposed to allow electricity fee exemption fo 3 months starting April for hospitals and quarantine zones.
