The letter that Li Ding and his son Li Zichao sent to doctors at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City Dr. Le Quoc Hung, head of Cho Ray’s tropical diseases department, has posted the letter on his Facebook account, considering it encouragement for all medical staff in Vietnam and the world to battle the COVID-19 epidemic. … [Read more...] about Chinese COVID-19 patients send thank you letter to doctors in Ho Chi Minh City
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No new suspected coronavirus cases in HCM City
Other hospitals such as the City International Hospital are ready to respond and quickly carry out disease prevention measures including by establishing an infection prevention and control team, carrying out a COVID-19 response drill, continuing medical education focused on the COVID-19 epidemic for latest updates, and communicating about the disease and providing disease screening at the main entrance of the hospital. … [Read more...] about No new suspected coronavirus cases in HCM City
Expats in Saigon make best of coronavirus break
"It is interesting because university students are all used to conference calls; I give them online lessons and the deadline for homework once a week," 31-year-old English teacher in Saigon's District 3, Adam Evans, said. During the last three weeks, he stayed at home or goes to a coffee shop to prepare for his lessons, sometimes hanging out with his friends. … [Read more...] about Expats in Saigon make best of coronavirus break
Vietnamese man devotes life to making traditional masks despite their waning popularity
Masks like those of his are related to a type of theater quite popular across southern Vietnam multiple decades ago known as hat boi or hat tuong, in which a performer in elaborate colorful costumes and accessories combines singing, gestures and facial expressions to depict a character. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese man devotes life to making traditional masks despite their waning popularity
Oldest COVID-19 patient receives discharge from hospital
Upon his discharge, the patient extended his gratitude to the Vietnamese doctors who had provided heartfelt care and ultimately worked to save his life during the three weeks of treatment he received at the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Tropical Diseases. The patient’s journey to Asia began on January 14 when he flew from San Francisco in the United States to Vietnam in order to celebrate the Lunar New Year with his relatives. … [Read more...] about Oldest COVID-19 patient receives discharge from hospital
