VOV.VN - Vietnam’s total number of coronavirus infections has crossed the 1000 mark, hitting 1,007 after 14 further cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on August 20 afternoon by the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - An additional two novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who had been receiving treatment at the Da Nang Hospital for Lung Diseases were declared to have fully recovered from the SARS-CoV-2 virus on August 20.

VOV.VN - A total of 123 laboratories nationwide have been licensed to conduct RT-PCR tests with a capacity of 46,000 samples per day, according to a statement by the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is carrying out medical surveillance on arrivals from six epidemic-hit cities and provinces as of August 20, including Hanoi, Hai Duong, Bac Giang, Da Nang, Quang Nam, and Quang Tri.

VOV.VN - Centrally-run E hospital in Hanoi capital has decided to suspend receiving patients and visitors after a suspected case of coronavirus was detected.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has confirmed four more locally transmitted coronavirus cases during the past 12 hours, bringing the country’s tally of infections to 993, the Ministry of Health said in its August 19 update at 18.00hrs.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reported no new coronavirus cases during the past 12 hours, keeping its tally of infections unchanged at 989, while the death toll caused by the disease remains at 26.

VOV.VN - A group of foreign teachers in the central city of Da Nang have pooled their resources and mobilised their friends to purchase essential goods in an effort to help underprivileged people impacted by the battle against the novel coronavirus.

Retailers are focusing on online shopping as more and more consumers are seeking to avoid public places amid the new COVID-19 outbreak.

VOV.VN - The country has confirmed an additional six fresh coronavirus infections, including two cases of entry which were placed into isolation immediately upon arrival, raising the national count to 989, Ministry of Health said on August 18 afternoon.