A “Rice ATM” using artificial intelligence (AI) technology was set up in Da Nang on August 18 to help those facing difficulties due to social distancing measures amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in the central city.

Foreign corporate executives remain optimistic about Vietnam’s economic prospects despite the new COVID-19 outbreak that prompted the imposition of social distancing in some localities, especially in the central city of Da Nang.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has reported no new coronavirus cases during the past 12 hours after confirming 14 cases on August 20 evening, therefore keeping its tally of infections unchanged at 1,007 and death toll at 25.

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.