VOV.VN - A further 11 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients in Quang Nam province were released from various hospitals throughout the locality on August 18, according to the provincial Health Department.

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 - A large number of Vietnamese artists have made an appearance in a music video aimed at encouraging people nationwide to overcome difficulties in fighting against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

VOV.VN - Healthcare facilities in Da Nang, the epicenter of the current coronavirus outbreak, on August 17 discharged an additional nine COVID-19 patients after making a full recovery from the virus.

VOV.VN - Flash floods triggered by a prolonged period of heavy rain in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on August 16-17 has caused serious damage throughout the locality.

VOV.VN - Images featuring an array of colourful lanterns and the Thu Bon river at sunset are among the impressive images snapped by foreign photographers during their various trips to the ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam.

VOV.VN - Three from a total of 12 cases currently receiving treatment at the Hue Central Hospital have tested negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) four consecutive times, as announced on August 15 by leaders of the hospital.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health is conducting sequencing for the SARS-CoV-2 virus detected in the first COVID-19 case found in a cluster of infections in Hai Duong province to determine whether there are any similarities with the virus strain.

VOV.VN - Recent years has seen pianist Tuan Nam, a member of the band Anh Em (Brothers) become a key person in bringing some of the world’s most famous artists and bands, such as Kenny G, Modern Talking, and Boney M, to Vietnam.