The flight attendant returned to the city from Japan in mid-November 2020 and was put under quarantine at the Vietnam Airlines quarantine center from November 14 to 18. During this time, he came into close contact with another flight attendant, who later emerged as the 1,325th case. … [Read more...] about Flight attendant prosecuted for causing Covid-19 community spread
Community transmission
Around 5,000 HIV-infected people in community not detected in HCMC
Till now, the city has achieved its targets of 90 percent of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status; 90 percent of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy; and 90 percent of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression. … [Read more...] about Around 5,000 HIV-infected people in community not detected in HCMC
Increasing illegal border crossings fuel risk of COVID-19 transmission: Minister
Noting the complexity of illegal border crossings despite more exhaustive border patrols by authorities, the minister said some countries in the region are still conducting commercial flights so many Vietnamese who are overseas have flown to these countries and attempted to reach Vietnam over land. … [Read more...] about Increasing illegal border crossings fuel risk of COVID-19 transmission: Minister
Covid-19 transmission risk in Vietnam still worrisome: Health Minister
Given the high risk of transmission, the national health authority had proposed to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc measures to fight against the disease by tightening entry by air. As a result, under the Government leader’s directives, the country will hardly operate international flights including repatriation ones from now until the upcoming Lunar New Year to curb the spread of the disease. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 transmission risk in Vietnam still worrisome: Health Minister
Ho Chi Minh City steward linked to local coronavirus transmission subject to prosecution
According to preliminary investigations, the man returned to Vietnam from Japan on flight VN5301 on November 14, 2020 and was quarantined at a facility managed by Vietnam Airlines at 115 Hong Ha Street in Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City from November 14 to 18. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City steward linked to local coronavirus transmission subject to prosecution
