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The Ministry of Health has announced Vietnamese scientists have successfully produced antiviral medication Vipdervir which proves to be safe and effective in inhibiting the growth of SARS-CoV-2.

Vietnam has started the second stage of the clinical trials for the second locally-produced Covid-19 vaccine, Covivac, from August 10.

Lao National Assembly Chairman Saysomphone Phomvihane warmly welcomed President Nguyen Xuan Phuc in Vientiane on August 10, saying Phuc’s visit to Laos will help further tighten the close relationship between the two countries.

Vietnamese athletes with disabilities will compete in three sports, namely weightlifting, swimming and athletics, at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Dantri/DTiNews has sent 13 ventilators to support three hospitals to treat Covid-19 patients in Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho.

Vietnam on Tuesday morning received 494,400 doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine from the COVAX Facility, according to the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology.

Ho Chi Minh City has asked for permission from the Ministry of Health to distribute five million Sinopharm vaccine doses to other provinces in need.

A family in Hanoi are calling for financial support to help cover medical treatment for two family members who are both suffering from cancer.

About 765 trees along the To Lich River in Hanoi are being relocated for Yen Xa Wastewater Drainage Project.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh raised proposals to effectively tackle challenges to maritime security while addressing the high-level open debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation” of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), held virtually

Three electric tourist cars have been used to help transport goods to a locked-down area in Chuong Duong Ward in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District.

An additional 5,149 Covid-19 infections were confirmed in Vietnam in the past 12 hours while the country has so far administered nearly 10 million Covid-19 vaccine doses, the Ministry of Health announced at 6am on Tuesday.

The Department of Health of Hanoi will conduct a large-scale testing campaign for about 300,000 residents in high-risk areas and those with a high risk of infection from August 10-17.

Young artists will have an opportunity to show off their talent and creativity through a drawing contest about Hanoi.

Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Lao Party General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith promised to continue giving the highest priority to constantly consolidating and nurturing the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.

Vietnam confirmed 9,340 more Covid-19 infections on Monday while an additional 4,423 patients were discharged from hospital following their full recovery, according to the Ministry of Health.

The northern region of Vietnam is facing rains following hot days.

Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem finished second after being defeated by world No. 9 Wesley So of the United States in the final round of the Chessable Masters tournament which was held on August 8.