Dr Nguyen Thai Minh, head of the infectious diseases department, says the hospital has increased the number of staff in his department. nCoV patients will be treated by infection specialists while the staff will take care of them after they stabilize. … [Read more...] about Silent heroes in the fight against coronavirus
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Vietnamese drop their guard as coronavirus maintains onslaught
"I think it is safer to go out than it used to be. We cannot halt hanging out for too long," said Nguyen Quang Thinh, a student at a District 10 university. He explained his friends were too bored while the university remains closed, forcing them go out for a drink on a Monday night. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese drop their guard as coronavirus maintains onslaught
Coronavirus: Iran’s deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens
A hotel in Tenerife, in Spain's Canary Islands, is in lockdown after a doctor from Italy visiting the hotel tested positive for the virus Italy - Europe's worst-affected country - confirmed the deaths of four more elderly people, bringing the total number of fatalities there to 11 The virus has spread to the regions of Tuscany, Sicily and Liguria but Italy's PM said his country remained safe for tourism Several countries - Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, Algeria - reported their first cases, all involving people who had been to Italy While Italy's European neighbours have agreed to keep borders open, some are screening arriving travellers US health authorities warned Americans to brace for the coronavirus to spread and potentially cause severe disruption In Iran, a conflict between religion and science … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Iran’s deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens
HCM City authorities raise Covid-19 concerns over school reopening
Nguyen Thanh Phong, chairman of HCM City People's Committee, raised the concerns during the meeting with the city steering committee about Covid-19 prevention and control on February 25. When being asked why the city authorities suggested letting students stay home for the whole of March, Phong said they had 2,000 schools with 1,000 to 2,000 pupils in each school. They would need three million face masks for everyone. HCM City now has about 900 beds in the quarantine areas which would not be sufficient if there was an outbreak. Each confirmed patient requires 12 doctors and nurses. He went on to say that they need to be careful when dealing with Covid-19 outbreak since HCM City has a large population and a huge number of foreign employees from China, South Korea and Japan. "We may not be able to ensure the safety for everyone if nearly 2 million pupils return to school, studying and interacting in a confined environment," Phong said. According to Le Hong Son, director of the … [Read more...] about HCM City authorities raise Covid-19 concerns over school reopening
‘Korean town’ in Hanoi less busy due to fears of COVID-19
A day of doctors and employees at National Hospital of Tropical Diseases These days, doctors, nurses and employees at Facility no.2 of the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases in Kim Chung Commune, Dong Anh District, Hanoi, are accompanying with patients to fight against COVID-19. … [Read more...] about ‘Korean town’ in Hanoi less busy due to fears of COVID-19
