Phuc, 73, is the founder and chairman of Japanese medical equipment firm Metran Co., Ltd, and President of the Vietnamese Association in Japan.

The newly-developed mask is made of silicon so it can filter out bacteria and viruses and have a high level of air resistance.

Tran Ngoc Phuc works with his inventions.

The transparent medical plastic sheet covering the mouth helps prevent droplets.

The mask can create positive pressure to ensure that the unfiltered air cannot penetrate into the respiratory system.

Phuc’s latest invention is not only suitable for filtering bacteria and viruses including novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, but can also filter out fine particulate matter PM2.5, pollen and other elements that cause allergies.

The antiviral mask developed by Phuc.

It has three versions designed for specific groups of people in different living and working conditions, according to the scientist.

Phuc and his associates are joining discussions with Vietnamese firms on the production of the mask.

His MV20 ventilator is being used in treatment of Covid-19 patients and those who suffer from other respiratory diseases.

Second batch of Military Medical Academy doctors and students mobilised on Monday

An additional batch of 1,096 doctors, nurses and students of the Military Medical Academy headed to HCM City and southern localities on Monday on Covid-19 missions.

Vietnam receives $5.3 mln in medical equipment aid from Switzerland

Vietnam's Health Ministry received medical equipment worth around 4.9 million franc ($5.3 million) gifted by Switzerland Friday.

Cho Ray Hospital launches 30 hotlines for remote medical consultation

Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has put into operation 30 phone numbers to provide online medical consultation and examination for patients with diseases not related to Covid-19.

Special flight carries medical staff to the south for Covid-19 fight

Nearly 200 doctors and nurses, part of 11 medical delegations from northern provinces and cities, flew on Vietnam Airlines’ flight VN7229 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on August 11 to join in the fight against Covid-19 in the southern region.

Bac Giang presents nearly 360 tonnes of medical supplies and necessities to provinces in Covid-19 fight

(BGO) – At the checkpoint in Phu Dong bridge, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) and Youth Federation in Bac Giang province on August 8 morning handed over nearly 30 tonnes of medical supplies and necessities totally worth over 650 million VND (28,300 USD) to support Hanoi city in Covid-19 fight.  

Source: VNA