The Hanoi People’s Committee has earmarked nearly VND100 billion (US$4.34 million) to present over 123,000 gifts to policy beneficiaries on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of Day of Invalids and Martyrs (July 27).

VOV.VN - A further 5,174 COVID-19 infections, including 19 imported cases, were confirmed by the Ministry of Health on the evening of July 26 to increase the daily infection count to 7,882.

VOV.VN - Young pianists from across the country will be given the chance to showcase their talents by participating in an online piano competition which will take place from July 28 to July 31 whilst staying at home as part of the national COVID-19 control efforts.

VOV.VN - The capital has seen Hanoi Lung Hospital go into a state of lockdown from midday on July 26 following the detection of 29 positive COVID-19 cases.

VOV.VN - Soldiers from the Vietnamese army’s chemical division began to disinfect the capital on July 26 with the aim of curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi-run Lung Hospital has been cordoned off for chemical disinfection and extensive testing after 14 people tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

VOV.VN - The municipal administration of Hanoi capital has decided to set up field hospitals in resettlement areas to isolate and treat COID-19 patients.

VOV.VN - The total number of domestic travelers visiting Hanoi in July stood at an estimated 17,000, representing a sharp decline of 98.6% year on year, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - After applying social distancing measures in Hanoi as part of the fight against COVID-19, many places in the capital are left virtually deserted, while several streets and markets remain crowded.

VOV.VN - People living in Hanoi flocked to supermarket chains across the capital to purchase essential goods on July 23 evening amid rumours the municipal administration would impose a social distancing order to combat COVID-19 the following day.