VOV.VN - The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations for children should priotise high-risk areas, with the Health Ministry devising plans to distribute vaccines to localities based on the pandemic situation and the amount of vaccines needed to inoculate children aged 12 to 17.

Foreign visitors to Phu Quoc, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Ninh – localities selected in a pilot reopening programme – will not have to quarantine from next month as long as they test negative for SARS-CoV-2.

VOV.VN - The number of people testing positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Vietnam has increased to 4,500 – 5,000 over the past few days compared to fewer than 4,000 recorded in the past week.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang has chosen a number of safe destinations as it initiates plans to reopen its door to international tourists ahead in late November.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will carry out COVID-19 vaccinations for children between the ages of five and 11 next year pending scientific research available, according to the national immunization advisory council.

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities on October 27 issued its decision to allow in-person dining to resume from October 28, after five months of closure and delivery-only operations due to the severe COVID-19 outbreak.

VOV.VN - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen announced the donation of 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines on October 26 in an effort to help the nation respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Teenagers between the ages of 16 and 17 in Cu Chi district were given their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine on a trial basis on October 27, marking the start of a vaccination campaign aimed at local children launched in Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - A number of foreign representative agencies based in Vietnam were given updates on the country’s consular policy on October 26 during a meeting on consular affairs with foreign representative missions held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ho Chi Minh City is now at Level 2 of pandemic risk, but its response scenario is at Level 3. The healthcare department believes that city residents are underestimating pandemic risks.