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Chinese father invents portable case to protect his son from Covid-19

Video of a father, 30, from Shanghai, has become viral on Chinese short-video platform Douyin due to his invention of a “coronavirus pod case” aiming to shield the baby from the deadly virus while going outside.

08:58 | 24/03/2020

Vietnam alarmed by new COVID-19 patients from overseas

The government and municipal administrations are struggling to prevent coronavirus infections from outside Vietnam, as the number of foreign-origin cases has been rising sharply in recent days.

08:10 | 24/03/2020

COVID-19 Florida man claims drug touted by Trump brought him back to life

Rio Giardinieri, 52, who was positive for COVID-19 and sent home by hospital, claims he was saved from certain death after taking hydroxychloroquine - an anti-malarial drug touted as a possible treatment by President Trump.

07:51 | 24/03/2020

PM Phuc shares losses caused by coronavirus with Japan

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 23 sent a letter to his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, extending his sympathy to the Japanese people over the losses caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.

07:48 | 24/03/2020

Samsung Galaxy Note could be delayed due to Vietnam’s entry ban

Vietnam’s restriction on travel from South Korea have impacted Samsung, and could put the Galaxy Note smartphones behind schedule.

07:42 | 24/03/2020

Latest news: Age isn't the only risk factor for COVID-19

Age isn't the only risk factor. Data from China shows regardless of age, 40% of people who required critical care had other chronic health problems such as heart disease and diabetes.

00:43 | 24/03/2020

Coronavirus latest news, March 24: Coronavirus invaded 195 countries globally

Coronavirus latest news, March 24: Coronavirus enemy has invaded 195 countries and territorries with more than 378,000 infections and over 16,400 deaths

21:34 | 23/03/2020

House cleaning tips to get rid of Coronavirus

It takes only a few minutes, but cleaning high-traffic surfaces once a day can make a difference in preventing the spread of infection.

17:15 | 23/03/2020

Coronavirus symptoms: Sudden lost of smell and taste

Evidence is growing that anyone experiencing a sudden loss of smell and taste could be a "hidden carrier" of the coronavirus, even if no other symptoms are displayed, evidence compiled by leading rhinologists in the UK suggests.

16:18 | 23/03/2020

Vietnam's shrimp exports remain firm in the coronavirus pandemic

The domestic shrimp industry has not faced a great impact from the novel coronavirus disease. Many markets have reduced shrimp imports from China. That becomes an opportunity for Vietnamese shrimp exports to grow in those markets.

15:09 | 23/03/2020

'Vietnam spins virus crisis touching people's hearts and minds', Asia Times lauds

Hong Kong-based Asia Times rencently lauded Vietnam’s Covid-19 containment efforts, saying the country is touting its quick, effective and uncharacteristically transparent management to win citizens’ hearts and minds.

12:54 | 23/03/2020

Coronavirus cases surge: ‘almost perfect killing machine’ at nursing homes as workers battle

More than 70 nursing homes and other elder care facilities in 22 states of the US have reported confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to a review by The Washington Post. But the number is probably significantly higher because the federal government is not publicly releasing statistics on elder care cases.

11:48 | 23/03/2020