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The Ministry of Science and Technology will study new SARS-CoV-2 testing methods such as saliva and breath tests. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Science and Technology will research the production of COVID-19 vaccines, treatment drugs and new SARS-CoV-2 testing methods, said Minister of Science and Technology Huỳnh Thành Đạt. The ministry held a conference yesterday to review the contribution of science and technology in COVID-19 prevention and control work with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam. According to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bùi Thế Duy, since the pandemic broke out in Việt Nam, the science and technology sector has been creative in researching and manufacturing treatment drugs, vaccines, biological products and anti-pandemic medical equipment. Việt Nam has become one of the first countries in the world to successfully isolate SARS-CoV-2, which is an important result, paving the way for research and production of … [Read more...] about Science and technology ministry to study new SARS-CoV-2 testing methods

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Senior expert Veeramalla Anjaiah from the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) in Indonesia has expressed his appreciation for Vietnam’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview recently granted to a Vietnam News Agency reporter in Jakarta, Anjaiah said Vietnam did quite well in pandemic prevention and control during the early stages of the outbreak and was subsequently not impacted by the pandemic for a long period of time. However, the more infectious Delta variant has caused the fourth outbreak wave in the nation. Anjaiah, therefore, recommended that first, like Indonesia, the country should be properly aware of the pandemic and strive to increase its predictability. While it is impossible to wipe out the SARS-CoV-2 virus, countries globally must find a way to live together safely with it. He suggested that Vietnam should learn lessons from Indonesia in handling the disease, … [Read more...] about Indonesian expert suggests solutions to COVID-19 in Vietnam

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) and Founder and Chief Technology Officer of NG Biotech Company Milovan Stankov. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has expressed his wish that NG Biotech would continue working with Vietnamese partners to establish a research and development centre for prevention and control of communicable diseases, not only for COVID-19. During a reception in Hanoi on October 15 for Founder and Chief Technology Officer of NG Biotech Company Milovan Stankov, Hue affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State always consider public health care as a top priority. He welcomed the cooperation between NG Biotech and Vietnamese firms to facilitate the transfer of SARS-CoV-2 testing kit production technology. Congratulating a joint venture between NG Biotech and Vietnam’s Vingroup on its readiness to produce SARS-CoV-2 testing kits, Hue expressed his hope that NG Biotech and T&T Group will work closely together as … [Read more...] about NG Biotech expected to open R&D centre for infectious diseases in Vietnam

Nine people in various sectors are named with the title of exemplary citizens for their great contributions to the capital city. Nine Hanoians working in various areas have been honored as “Excellent Citizens of the Capital” for making extraordinary contributions to the development of the capital city. They were present at a ceremony to commend typical examples from the “Good people and Good deeds” movement, as well as exemplary citizens in 2021, which was held on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the Liberation Day of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2021) by the city’s Party Committee, People's Committee and Vietnamese Fatherland Front. The hand-over ceremony of the “Excellent Citizens of the Capital” title awards. Photo: Kinh te & Do thi One of those excellent citizens is professor Truong Hoang Chuong , Director of the Institute for Research on Conservation and Promotion of National Culture under the Vietnam Union of Science and … [Read more...] about Hanoi honors nine outstanding citizens

(Illustrative photo: SGGP) A ticket seller at the Sai Gon Railway Station said that many people came to purchase tickets for their journeys to the Central and Northern provinces during the passing days. According to regulations, passengers departing from Ho Chi Minh City have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 updated on electronic health book, PC-COVID app or full-vaccinated record card. In addition, their second shot of the vaccine must be administered for at least 14 days. People who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 within six months are eligible to buy the tickets. Besides, all of the customers have to show negative results for Covid-19 within 72 hours, perform health declaration and those cases with symptoms like cough and fever will not be allowed to travel. By yesterday morning, the Mien Tay (Western) Bus Station have not been re-operated yet. Deputy Director of the Western Coach Station Joint Stock Company Tran Van Phuong said that many transport businesses … [Read more...] about HCMC resumes public passenger transport activities

What are the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) directions about the price of antigen rapid tests? Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan The ministry has issued documents guiding units, cities, and provinces on purchase of biological testing products in line with the prevailing rules and strict punishments for wrongdoing related to tenders and purchases for profit or bribery. For management of pricing of biological testing products, the MoH asks units to make public the price on the ministry’s e-portal. Up till now, the MoH has licensed 97 types of SARS-CoV-2 test kits, including 35 real-time PCR test kits, 39 antigen test kits, and 23 antibody test kits. What is the foundation for calculating the price of testing? For COVID-19 testing in public-run health facilities, the ministry has the documents asking them to calculate the price of antigen rapid tests based on practical spending and payment, specifically on the price of test kits, and related cost of … [Read more...] about Ensuring stricter test kit management