Vietnam offers free treatment to nCoV patients
Patients carrying the new coronavirus or suspected of infection will be tested gratis across Vietnam.
| Two growth scenarios amid coronavirus outbreak | |
| S’porean man and Vietnamese wife give out 17,000 free masks in Singapore MRT | |
| Vietnam to quarantine 950 people returning from China at military camps |
 |
| A doctor at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City checks on Chinese man Li Ding, a patient infected with the nCoV in Vietnam, February 3, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa. |
The Vietnam Social Insurance (VSI) health fund will cover testing for fever, coughing and breathing problems, 2019-nCoV tests and related treatment.
"The VSI is also working with the Ministry of Health on the treatment of other diseases or problems arising during the treatment process," said Le Van Phuc, head of the department of health insurance policy implementation at VSI.
Vietnam has so far confirmed 10 infections of the novel coronavirus, with three patients declared healthy and discharged from hospital.
By Wednesday, Vietnam has quarantined 78 suspected to be infected, dropping from 90 on Tuesday.
Besides, more than 400 who had close contact with infected patients remain under close monitor.
As of Thursday morning, the death toll hit 565 while confirmed infections came to over 28,200, of which 1,170 have recovered./.
Vnexpress
Tags:
Related Stories
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (April 13): Nearly 23,000 New Cases Recorded
As of 6 pm on April 12, Vietnam has documented nearly 10.3 million infections, ranking 12th out of 227 countries and territories worldwide.
April 13, 2022 | 08:17
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (March 23): Infections Fall on Six Consecutive Day
As of 6 pm on March 22, Vietnam has detected 8,338,914 Covid-19 cases since the start of the outbreak, ranking 14th out of 225 countries and territories worldwide.
March 23, 2022 | 10:19
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (March 7): More Than 142,000 New Infections Recorded
As of 6 pm on March 6, Vietnam has detected 4,434,700 Covid-19 cases since the start of the outbreak, ranking 21st out of 225 countries and territories worldwide.
March 07, 2022 | 09:27
Focus
Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (March 4): Nearly 119,000 New Cases Detected
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began last year, the death toll in Vietnam has climbed to 40,547, or 1.1% of all infections, according to VOV.
March 04, 2022 | 09:34
Recommended
National
Vietnam, Sri Lanka Upgrade Ties to Comprehensive Partnership
The two sides committed to further strengthening friendship and cooperation, deepening political trust at a high level, and expanding collaboration in a more comprehensive and substantive manner across all sectors.
May 08, 2026 | 15:11
National
Sri Lanka Stages Welcome Ceremony for Top Vietnamese Leader with 21-Gun Salute
The state visit to Sri Lanka by the top Vietnamese Party and State leader is expected to become an important political milestone, injecting new impetus and opening up a new phase in bilateral ties, with stronger political trust and broader, deeper, more effective and substantive partnerships.
May 08, 2026 | 14:08
National
Vietnamese PM Holds Working Breakfast with Cambodian, Lao Counterparts
The leaders reaffirmed their determination to continue giving high priority to strengthening trilateral relations for the benefit of their peoples and for peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region.
May 08, 2026 | 11:14
National
Vietnam News Today (May 8): Prime Minister Arrives in Cebu for ASEAN Summit
Vietnam News Today (May 8): Prime Minister arrives in Cebu for ASEAN Summit; Vietnam proposes elevating India cooperation in emerging global value chains; Vietnam, Japan strengthen cooperation in leadership training; Vietnam remains attractive destination for investors.
May 08, 2026 | 07:00
Popular article
National
Vietnam News Today (May 7): Vietnam Commits to ASEAN Community-Building Process
Vietnam News Today (May 7): Vietnam, India agree to elevate ties to “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Vietnam commits to ASEAN community-building process; Philippines looks to Vietnam for meaningful contributions to ASEAN development; ASEAN praises Vietnam’s experience in enhancing peacekeeping training capacity
May 07, 2026 | 07:00
National
Vietnam News Today (May 6): Top Vietnamese Leader’s Sri Lanka Visit to Elevate Bilateral Ties
Vietnam News Today (May 6): Vietnam’s top leader To Lam arrives in New Delhi for state visit to India; Top Vietnamese leader’s Sri Lanka visit to elevate bilateral ties; PM’s attendance at ASEAN Summit reaffirms Vietnam’s commitment to community-building process; Vietnam maintains FDI inflows as investment quality improves.
May 06, 2026 | 07:00
National
People-to-People Exchanges, Culture and Tourism Drive Vietnam-India Ties Forward
Vietnam and India share many similarities and intersections in culture and history, particularly through Buddhism and cultural heritage, creating favorable conditions for promoting academic exchanges, artistic collaboration, and conservation efforts. Vietnam has become an attractive destination for Indian tourists. In 2025 alone, the number of Indian visitors to Vietnam reached 746,000, an increase of approximately 50% compared to 2024 and nearly four times higher than in 2019.
May 05, 2026 | 14:54
National
Nghe An Provincial National Assembly Delegation Meets Voters in Tan Ky Commune
On the morning of May 4, the National Assembly delegation of Nghe An province, in coordination with the Standing Committee of the People’s Council, the People’s Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Tan Ky commune, held a voter meeting following the first session of the 16th National Assembly.
May 05, 2026 | 10:35