VOV.VN - Unlike in previous years, the recurrence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, has meant that many people are unable to return home, with most choosing to remain in Hanoi for the annual Tet celebration.

VOV.VN - The Lunar New Year, known throughout the nation as Tet, is of great importance to both Vietnamese people and citizens of other Asian countries, with the first day of Tet usually being for family gatherings and the worshipping of ancestors.

VOV.VN - The Prime Minister has permitted Hanoi capital to set off fireworks to welcome in the lunar New Year 2021 at just one location as opposed to 30 as previously scheduled due to the emergence of the coronavirus.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Tran Thanh Man on February 10 led a delegation to pay a visit to the Military Zone 9 High Command on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival.

Vietnamese expatriates in Laos have rushed off their feet those days to prepare for the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday since they could not return to their home land due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Whilst people nationwide are gathering with their families to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet), healthcare workers continue to work hard on the frontline in the hope of containing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as swiftly as possible.

VOV.VN - It is common for Vietnamese people to go through an important ritual of cleaning and decorating the ancestral altar in their home ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc offered incense to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh at House No.67 inside the Presidential Palace complex in Hanoi on February 9 on the occasion of the traditional Lunar New Year.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked the health sector to pool all resources to contain the fresh coronavirus outbreak and to ensure no cross-infection occurs in health facilities.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has recorded another coronavirus case during the past 12 hours, said the Ministry of Health in its 06.00hrs update.