The capital city again recorded the highest number of daily transmissions nationwide. Only 37 cases on Friday were imported.

The number of Covid-19 related fatalities announced Friday was 141.

People travelling back home at Hanoi Station with protective clothing.

Total cases since the start of the pandemic now stand at 2,218,137, of which 2,211,243 are the result of the fourth wave that started in late April 2021.

A total of 10,422 new transmissions were detected in the community.

Behind Hanoi, Bac Ninh recorded 1,013 cases and Da Nang recorded 886.

Vietnam's Covid death toll is now 37,432 cases, about 1.7 per cent of total infections.

There are 4,147 Covid-19 patients nationwide in serious condition, with 533 requiring invasive ventilation and 18 on life support.

A further 4,633 patients were given the all-clear on Friday, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,950,244.

785,008 doses of vaccine were administered today in Việt Nam.

More than 74 million people in Vietnam have now been fully inoculated, while around 79 million people have received at least one dose of vaccine. 27 million people have been boosted with a third dose.

PM orders staying on duty round the clock to fight Covid-19 during Tet

The steering committees for Covid-19 prevention and control, departments and localities must stay on duty round the clock to fight the pandemic during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.

Putting aside own joy to take care of Covid-19 patients

(BGO) – The Lunar New Year (Tet) festival is an occasion for each person, each family to reunite and exchange New Year wishes for peace and happiness. However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic, many officers and soldiers of the armed forces in Bac Giang province have put aside the joy of uniting with their families to take care of patients at Covid-19 treatment facilities and medical quarantine sites.

Hanoi cancels biggest spring festival over Covid fear

Authorities in My Duc District will suspend Huong (Perfume) Pagoda Festival, a large spring celebration, as the Covid pandemic grows increasingly complex.

15,954 new Covid-19 cases, 155 more deaths reported on Wednesday

15,954 new Covid-19 cases, 155 more deaths reported on Wednesday.

Domestic flights increased, Covid testing requirement scrapped as Tet nears

With travel demand picking up ahead of the Lunar New Year, airlines have increased flights to major cities and tourist hubs and ended Covid-19 testing requirements for flyers.

Source: VNS