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 - The Ministry of Health on August 20 morning reported one more fresh case of COVID-19, who is a 87-year-old man came to Hanoi from the northern province of Phu Tho for medical examination, taking the national infection tally to 994.
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.
Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung held a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Hanoi on August 19 to examine public investment disbursement in the agriculture sector.
The Embassy of Vietnam in Laos partnered with the Ministry of Public Security’s representative agency held a ceremony in Vientiane on August 18 to celebrate the 75th traditional day of the public security force.
The Ministry of Health on August 18 launched a mini game through its Lotus fan page, to raise public awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic.
VOV.VN - The Hanoi City People's Committee sent an urgent document on August 18 requesting that localities based in the capital quickly respond to information regarding early detection, tracing, investigation, and zoning off.
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health on the morning of August 18 announced that 7 new cases were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, including 6 community infections and one returnee from the Philippines, bringing the national infection tally to 983.
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam has requested that Malaysia investigate a recent clash between its coast guard vessel and two Vietnamese fishing boats in the East Sea, killing a Vietnamese fisherman.
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Education and Training has granted permission to localities applying social distancing measures to hold online an opening ceremony for the 2020-2021 academic year on September 5.