Ho chi minh city

A makeshift market that was opened in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday has attracted a lot of customers amidst the prolonged social distancing period. The District 5 People’s Committee established the makeshift market with an aim to help local residents buy food and essential items safely as well as to gradually bring life back to the 'new normal.' Located on Tan Da Street in Ward 10, District 5, the market offers more than 200 essential products. All merchants have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to shop, residents must present a ticket issued by local authorities. A makeshift market on Tan Da Street in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, September 26, 2021. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre About 400 people were allowed to enter the market on Sunday, Dao Thi Anh Tuyet, a district official said, adding that they were required to come at different times to prevent large gatherings. Authorities in District 5 are planning to reopen Hoa Binh and An … [Read more...] about Residents enjoy shopping at makeshift market in Ho Chi Minh City

Citi Vietnam donated 14 ICU beds to Thong Nhat Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City The equipment comprised of 14 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which offer critical care to patients who require close and constant monitoring. "The ongoing COVID-19 wave is challenging and there is a critical need to establish ICUs at hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City to improve the treatment of patients and save lives. As one of the long-standing US-headquartered banks operating in Vietnam for decades, we are pleased that our contribution of 14 ICU beds will help Thong Nhat hospital increase its capacity to be able to effectively treat patients who are battling the virus," said Ramachandran A.S, Vietnam Citi country officer designate. In August, the Tan Binh COVID-19 Treatment Field Hospital managed by Thong Nhat Hospital opened in Ho Chi Minh City. It was the first field hospital in the city to provide treatment to COVID-19 patients regardless of whether they had mild, moderate, or serious symptoms. … [Read more...] about Citi Vietnam donates 14 ICU beds to Thong Nhat Hospital to support COVID-19 treatment

A view of HCM City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The downward trend in new COVID-19 infections and a high ratio of vaccination have been among good signals creating the momentum for Ho Chi Minh City to reopen its economy after September 30 as planned. According to the city Department of Health, as of September 26 morning, 9.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been injected, with 6.8 million people, or 94.5 percent of local residents over 18 years old receiving the first shots and 2.6 million others getting full two shots. Meanwhile, the ratio of new infections in red and orange zones detected through mass testing has declined from 3.7 percent to 1.1 percent after six testing drives. In the seventh testing drive from September 20, the ratio was 0.3 percent. Defining health care strategy as one of key factor for the re-opening plan, Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Vice Director of the city Health Department said after vaccination reaches full coverage, the city will focus on … [Read more...] about HCM City prepares for reopening after September 30

According to Sai Gon Giai Phong (SGGP) Newspaper’s reporters, many people living in Phan Dang Luu Street, Phu Nhuan District expressed their excitement and about the removal. The functional forces spent much time for removing numerous barriers. Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ward 9, Phu Nhuan District Nguyen Duong Quang Hien said that under the direction of the People’s Committee of Phu Nhuan District, the functional forces of Ward 9 lifted off seven barricades on some roads, excepting for one checking point being set up between Ward 9 in Phu Nhuan and Ward 3 in Go Vap District. All the forces strictly followed the 5K regulations during the removal process. On the same day, the police, traffic police and military soldiers still maintained the checking traffic participants’ travel passes. A video and some photos featuring the barrier removal in streets and alleys: By Chi Thach, Dung Phuong – Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about HCMC removes barriers on numerous roads, alleys

Mr. Nen talks to employees of the center (Photo: SGGP) The district Steering Board for Covid-19 Prevention and Control yesterday officially introduced the Command Center for Covid-19 Prevention and Control and Economic Recovery. The center has switchboard 1022 to receive dwellers’ complaints and handle them. The center will participate in an online meeting between District 7's Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control and agencies in the district. At the launch, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen highly appreciated District 7 for pioneering the pilot implementation of the Command Center for Covid-19 prevention and economic recovery. According to Secretary  Nen, the center is the city’s preparation for the new normal . Mr. Nen said that the most important step in the coming time is disease control. "If you want to be safe, you have to control it", he said. District 7 has controlled the disease based on vaccination, social … [Read more...] about District 7 launches Command Center for Covid-19 prevention, economic recovery

Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City has seen higher efficiency as the numbers of new cases, severe patients and deaths have decreased while the number of discharged patients has increased rapidly, said a municipal official. Speaking at a press conference held by HCM City's Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on September 26, Chief of Office of the municipal Department of Health Nguyen Thi Huynh Mai said 3,512 patients were hospitalised on September 25, a sharp decline compared to the previous days. The number of seriously ill patients who need support of ventilators fell to 1,918 on September 25 compared to 2,037 on September 23 and 2,174 on September 21, she said. The number of fatalities also saw a remarkable drop, with 131 deaths recorded on September 26 compared to more than 350 cases in late August, Mai stressed. The number of patients discharged from hospitals has also … [Read more...] about HCM City sees sharp fall in numbers of COVID-19 deaths, hospitalised patients