VOV.VN - Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long on May 6 outlined a number of important lessons that should be learnt from a COVID-19 outbreak hitting the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Defense joined the Hanoi Capital High Command to thoroughly spray disinfectant throughout the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi’s outlying district of Dong Anh on May 6 following the detection of dozens of COVID-19 cases.

VOV.VN - Two flights bringing home up to 349 Vietnamese citizens from Malaysia safely landed at Can Tho International Airport on May 6.

VOV.VN - By noon May 6 authorities have recorded 50 coronavirus infections closely linked to the ongoing outbreak at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi, including 22 cases confirmed by the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - The Vientiane Times published an article on May 6 hailing the invaluable assistance provided by Vietnam to help Laos in its ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

VOV.VN - Parks, relic sites, and worship places across the capital have been closed in response to appeals by local authorities as Hanoi seeks to curb the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Bac Ninh, just 40km away from Hanoi capital, has announced 11 coronavirus cases, with all linked to the ongoing outbreak at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases No2 in Hanoi.

The Minister of Public Security has ordered a national examination campaign to discover illegal immigrants in Vietnam, the Ministry of Public Security’s Spokesperson Lieut. Gen. To An Xo said at the Government’s regular press conference on May 5.

The Ministry of Health will join hands with relevant ministries and sectors to study and recommend the Government the suitable time to apply vaccine passports, with safety for locals being the overriding priority, said Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan.

VOV.VN - A doctor of Military Hospital 105 in Hanoi’s Son Tay outlying township has been diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the Hanoi Centre for Diseases Control (CDC) confirmed on May 6.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Chu Ngoc Anh has ordered drastically implementing COVID-19 prevention and control measures amid the complex and unexpected developments of the pandemic.

VOV.VN - A number of social distancing measures have been implemented in the northern province of Thai Binh from midday on May 6 after the locality recorded five locally transmitted coronavirus cases.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Vinh Phuc has moved to swiftly test more than 3,000 local people in its Phuc Yen city where a coronavirus hotspot was detected at karaoke bar Sunny Club.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded a total of 199 cases of illegal entry involving 1,443 Chinese nationals during the first four months of the year, according to Maj. Gen. To An Xo, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Security.

VOV.VN - Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long received his first dose of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine alongside three deputy ministers on May 6 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The latest COVID-19 wave to hit Vietnam is more complicated to deal with than previous ones as there are various sources of infection, according to Dr. Nguyen Huy Nga, former director of the Preventive Medicine Department under the Ministry of Health.

The Vietnam’s Music Against Child Labor song competition is open for entries, encouraging professional and amateur musicians of all ages and from all genres to submit songs that inspire action against child labor.

IPhone 12 users in Vietnam are now able to experience 5G. Previously, 5G mobile networks only adapted to high-end phone products from Samsung and some Chinese manufacturers.

An individual of red-shanked douc was released into Bach Ma National Park in Phu Loc district, the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on May 5.

The Vietnamese community in Laos has joined hands with Lao authorities and people to overcome the current COVID-19 outbreak by raising fund and donating cash, necessities and medical supplies to the host country.

The Hanoi Red Cross Association held a ceremony on May 5 to launch Humanitarian Month 2021, on the occasion of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day (May 8).

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed eight more coronavirus cases at Hanoi-based National Hospital for Tropical Diseases on May 6 morning after announcing 14 cases 12 hours earlier.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded 26 coronavirus infections, including 18 locally-transmitted cases, during the past 12 hours, the Ministry of Health said in its 18.00hrs update on May 5.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has decided to extend the mandatory quarantine period for those who either have close contact with COVID-19 cases or enter Vietnam to 21 days.

The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control on May 5 sent an urgent dispatch requiring the strict implementation of concentrated quarantine regulations and post-quarantine management.

VOV.VN - Local lawyer Chau Huy Quang has been recognised by Asia Legal Business (ALB) in its debut “Asia Super 50 Disputes Lawyers” list.

VOV.VN - The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi has become the nation’s latest coronavirus hotspot following the detection of an additional 14 cases on May 5.

VOV.VN - The management of Hanoi-based National Hospital of Tropical Diseases has decided to temporarily close the centrally-run hospital to visitors after a doctor was diagnosed with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The standing board of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee asked localities to hold election campaigns in accordance with requirements of COVID-19 prevention and control.

VOV.VN - Local stargazers are excited about the prospect of the Eta Aquariids meteor shower lighting up the Vietnamese skies early on the morning on May 6.