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Dr Nguyen Tri Dung, director of the HCMC Center for Disease Control, noted that coronavirus infection prevention and control measures such as health declarations and body temperature checks have been adopted at the airport and train station for a long time; mandatory coronavirus tests for all passengers is the latest measure. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus tests mandatory for all travelers at HCMC’s airport, train station

As a result, the city has faced big challenges in handling waste. Problems in treating waste have arisen in reality. Residents have complained about unpleasant smell coming from the landfill in Binh Chanh District invested by Vietnam Waste Solutions despite many solutions have been adopted. … [Read more...] about HCMC stepping up efforts to improve environment quality

Work on a tunnel and approach roads on Nguyen Van Linh Parkway, with the first section running from Nguyen Huu Tho Street to Tu Dinh Bridge and the other from Nguyen Huu Tho Street to a point 70 meters away from Nguyen Phan Chanh Street, is set to be executed in the second phase. … [Read more...] about HCMC to build tunnels in District 7 this month

Of which, VND71.3 billion, comprising of more than VND55.5 billion of cash and nearly VND16 billion worth of goods, is for the fight and prevention against the Covid-19 pandemic and more than VND10.2 billion for saltwater intrusion and drought fight. The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has collaborated with the Department of Health and the Ho Chi Minh City High Command to distribute goods to facilities, Covid-19 hospitals, isolation areas, medical workers, and isolated people with a total value of VND16 billion. Of which, there were four negative pressure rooms, 40 medical beds, 110 smart video doorbells, and 2,352 test kits.  Ms. To Thi Bich Chau, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City gave thanks to people from all walks of life, public servants, and soldiers for accompanying with the city’s Party Committee and authorities in the Covid-19 fight and contributing to the fund for the prevention and fight against the … [Read more...] about HCMC receives over VND81 bln for Covid-19, saltwater intrusion, drought fight

Ho Chi Minh City has closed all historical sites and tourist attractions from March 28 until April 15 following a directive issued by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, ordering all "non-essential" businesses around the country to be closed until April 15 as it enters what he called a critical two-week stage in Vietnam’s Covid-19 fight. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pandemic hurts Saigon tourism