The release dates of various movies have been rescheduled due to the on-going Covid-19 outbreak. Glitch starring Nha Phuong has been delayed On February 22, the producer of Thien Than Ho Menh (Guardian Angel) announced that the release date will be moved to April 9 instead of March 19. Because of Covid-19, all Tet movies this year were affected and other movies have also suffered. The producer said instead of releasing the movie in March, the new date would be in the lead to the start of summer movies. Song Song (Glitch) starring actress Nha Phuong was also delayed to a yet-decided date. "Public health is the utmost priority so we decided to move the release date as the situation is still complicated. We'll announce the new release date as soon as possible," CJ Entertainment wrote in their announcement. Kieu, a movie funded, directed by and starring Mai Thu Huyen, is another movie that had its release date postponed. The movie is supposed to be … [Read more...] about Movies releases postponed due to on-going Covid-19 outbreak
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Hai Duong conducts large-scale testing for COVID-19 from Feb 24
Health officials collect swab samples from a driver. (Photo: VNA) Hai Duong (VNA) – The northern province of Hai Duong, the country’s current largest hotspot of COVID-19, plans to conduct large-scale testing for the novel coronavirus, using Realtime-PCR technology, from February 24. The move aims to measure the spread of COVID-19 in the province to help it respond better to the disease while identifying safe areas to boost economic recovery. People targeted by the testing are divided into three groups: the high-risk group who are people from Chi Linh and Hai Duong cities, and Kim Thanh and Cam Giang districts; the medium-risk including people from the districts of Kinh Mon, Nam Sach and Binh Giang; and the low-risk comprising those from Ninh Giang, Thanh Ha, Tu Ky, Gia Loc and Thanh Mien. Hai Duong now has six labs for COVID-19 testing using Realtime-PCR, located in the provincial Centre for Disease Control, General Hospital, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, … [Read more...] about Hai Duong conducts large-scale testing for COVID-19 from Feb 24
No new COVID-19 infections recorded on early February 25, 1,804 recoveries
Hai Duong, the biggest coronavirus epicenter of the nation, has to date recorded a total of 636 local transmission, trailed by its neighbor Quang Ninh with 61. Of the total figure, as many as 820 domestic cases have been detected since January 27 when a new COVID-19 wave broke out. However, the Health Minister urged localities to continue strict complying with anti-pandemic measures, and paying greater attention to monitoring medical facilities and patients showing symptoms such as a fever and a cough as well as foreign experts and people entering the country from abroad. Hanoi and HCM City- the country’s two major cities- will consider easing restrictions on non-essential services in the time ahead as they have recorded no new coronavirus cases in recent times. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City is poised to allow the reopening of schools as from March 1, according to the municipal People’s Committee. One day earlier, the first batch of 117,600 doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived … [Read more...] about No new COVID-19 infections recorded on early February 25, 1,804 recoveries
Cases of COVID-19 in Vietnam rise to 194
Six more people have been confirmed to have contracted the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 on March 30 morning, and all of them are workers of the Truong Sinh Co. Ltd, which provides services for the Hanoi-based Bach Mai Hospital. A medical worker checks the body temperature of a person at the gate of Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi As a result, the number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam had reached 194 as of 6am of March 30. Case 189 is a 46-year-old woman who stayed at the same house with two other Truong Sinh employees who have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The five other infected women were born in 1971, 1984, 1997, 1999 and 1978. However, detailed information on those cases is not yet available. The Ministry of Health said it will announce the details later. Meanwhile, the ministry also corrected information about the 184th and 185th patients, who were confirmed on late March 29. Accordingly, Case 184 is a 42-year-old woman who works for the Truong Sinh … [Read more...] about Cases of COVID-19 in Vietnam rise to 194
Individuals found making false statements, hindering fight against Covid-19
An official in Hai Duong, a female teacher in Hai Phong, and other individuals have evaded medical declarations or given false information, violating the regulations on Covid-19 prevention and control. New Covid-19 infection cases have been found in Hai Duong On February 22, the Hai Duong Police commenced criminal proceedings in a case where the defendant is charged of spreading dangerous infectious disease to humans. The defendant is Nguyen Thi Th, born in 1969, residing in Hai Tan Ward of Hai Duong City, a Covid-19 patient. From February 1 to February 15, Th, who was then suspected of having Covid-19, did not make medical declarations and observed the epidemic prevention measures. Her behavior resulted in the spread of the disease to her husband, child and home help. The residing area where Th and these people are living has been put into quarantine. These are complicated infection cases which have caused difficulties in the fight against the pandemic and economic … [Read more...] about Individuals found making false statements, hindering fight against Covid-19