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Earlier this month, when the Covid-19 epidemic began in Vietnam, the number of people eating at the Korean eateries began to shrink. Now the street has gone quiet, as South Korea is making international headlines as one of the countries worst hit by the epidemic.  … [Read more...] about South Korean areas in Vietnam deserted on coronavirus scare

As decided by the city’s chairman Tuesday, Hai Phong Port, the biggest in the north and second biggest in Vietnam after Saigon Port in Ho Chi Minh City, will have all ships arriving from South Korea quarantined at Dau Islet, already operating as a mooring bay. … [Read more...] about Major Vietnamese port to quarantine South Korean ships

In Ha Dong district, as of February 24, the locality is tracking health status of 108 suspected cases, of which 107 have now been declared negative with the COVID-19. To date, 883 foreigners are living in Ha Dong district, including 136 Chinese, 291 South Koreans, 57 Japanese, 32 Taiwanese, 24 Hongkongers, nine Thais and 334 from other countries, but none is from Italia, Singapore and Iran. … [Read more...] about Hanoi steps up safety measures for foreigners as COVID-19 spreads worldwide

Flight frequency between Vietnam and Daegu was reduced by 60% since February 23, according to data released at a meeting of the national steering committee for new conronavirus infection prevention and control. From Febuary 25, Vietnam has not operated flights to the city of Daegu. … [Read more...] about Tours to S. Korea’s Daegu should be discontinued: VNAT

As of February 24, only one new suspected case was reported. However, this number increased by 30 the following day. Most of the suspected cases are from outbreak areas and have a fever or coughing symptoms. They are being monitored at quarantine locations or medical facilities. In total, 5,675 people are being monitored for having close contact with suspected cases or arriving in Vietnam from outbreak areas. Two new suspected cases were reported in Hanoi on February 25. The capital is also monitoring 23 people from South Korea and 21 people from other outbreak areas. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said they would still have to face more challenges as the outbreak enters a new phase. Plans are currently being drawn up to monitor and quarantine South Korean tourists and Vietnamese returning from South Korea. Tightened management is being encouraged to avoid similar cases like in Vinh Phuc Province. "All state agencies are working hard to prevent the outbreak. The public … [Read more...] about Vietnam reports 31 new coronavirus suspects