VOV.VN - A series of urban districts throughout the capital of Hanoi are on alert after recording a surge in COVID-19 infection numbers over recent days, forcing many non-essential business outlets to close, despite a shopping season leading up to the coming lunar New Year holiday (Tet).

VOV.VN - A total of 14,861 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed by the Ministry of Health across 60 localities throughout the country on January 4, as Hanoi capital's number peaked at 2,499.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health confirmed a further 15,936 new COVID-19 cases nationwide on January 3 to bring the national tally since the start of the pandemic up to 1,778,976.

VOV.VN - The daily number of new coronavirus infections suddenly rose by nearly 2,100 on January 2 to 16,948 in all 63 cities and provinces across the country, the Ministry of Health said in its coronavirus update.

VOV.VN - Five cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the municipal Department of Health.

VOV.VN - Vietnam recorded a further 17,000 new COVID-19 cases on December 30, representing an increase of 3,107 from the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed 13,889 new coronavirus cases in 60 cities and provinces across the country during the past 24 hours, a fall of 548 cases compared to the previous day.

VOV.VN - With just over one month to go before the start of the Lunar New Year (Tet), supermarkets throughout Ho Chi Minh City have become packed with shoppers preparing for the festive season.

VOV.VN - With only a few days to go before the New Year holiday, several major coach stations throughout the capital have been left unusually quiet due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - An entrant returning from the UK was confirmed by the Ministry of Health on December 28 to be the first Omicron case recorded in the nation.