The Hanoitimes - Many businesses are in shortage of workforce after a long-break Tet holiday, as travel remains restricted between different localities. A prolonged Covid-19 in a number of provinces and cities is putting local businesses under serious stress to avoid disruption of operations. A Covid-19 checkpoint at An Duong district, Hai Phong city. Source: Phapluatxahoi.vn The Private Economic Development Research Board (Board IV) revealed the information following its quick survey with 12 business associations from February 19-22. In the survey, the majority of respondents said they forecast the Covid-19 pandemic to stay in long-term and have adjusted their operations to better cope with the situation. However, businesses are facing some common problems, including shortage of workers after a long-break Tet holiday as travel remains restricted between different localities. The Covid-19 pandemic also causes severe impacts on the transportation sector, … [Read more...] about Local businesses face risks of disruption under Covid-19 outbreak
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Eight new domestic Covid-19 cases recorded in Hai Duong
All the five cases in Hai Duong are those who had already been put into centralized quarantine zones before being confirmed infected with the coronavirus. They are being treated at the northern province's field hospitals. The five imported cases are those entering Vietnam through Ha Tien international border gate in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang last Thursday and Friday, and were quarantined upon arrival. Sunday test results confirmed they were postivive for the virus. Vietnam declared 16 patients free of Covid-19 on Monday, bringing the number of active cases down to 530. The country has recorded 857 community transmissions in 13 localities since the third wave began on January 28 after a 55-day clean streak. Hai Duong remains the biggest hotspot with 673 cases, followed by Quang Ninh (61) and HCMC (36). Ten of the 13 localities haven’t recorded any new community transmissions in the past 15 days. With the latest cases, the nation’s Covid-19 tally has increased to … [Read more...] about Eight new domestic Covid-19 cases recorded in Hai Duong
Vietnam records 13 further new COVID-19 cases, total hits 2,461
Of the total newly detected cases, eight were found in Hai Duong province, the epicentre of the nation’s most recent COVID-19 outbreak and five were imported into Ha Tien international border gate. Each of the infected individuals in Hai Duong are F1 contacts who came into close contact with previously-confirmed COVID-19 patients. Following the detection of the eight additional cases, the number of locally-transmitted cases in Hai Duong reached a total of 673 since the initial detection of the virus in the country last month. Of the total figure, 1,550 were locally-infected cases, including 857 since the virus recurred on January 27. The same day, an additional 16 coronavirus patients were discharged from hospital, taking the total recoveries to 1,892. Among the patients currently undergoing treatment, a total of 210 cases have since tested negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus at least once, with the majority going on to record negative results either two or three times. … [Read more...] about Vietnam records 13 further new COVID-19 cases, total hits 2,461
Non-essential services in Hanoi stop to minimize Covid-19 contagion
The Hanoitimes - Bars, parlors, cinemas and stadiums in Hanoi will remain shut to avoid coronavirus transmission through social gatherings. The Hanoi city government on March 25 asked competent agencies to enforce the closure of unnecessary business services in the city in a tougher move to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. Ta Hien Street (Photo: Zing) Non-essential businesses including karaoke bars, parlors, online game stores, cinemas, stadium, and fitness facilities are requested to close while grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations could remain open. Previously, Hanoi’s authorities requested the closure of entertainment services until the end of March but did not state concretely as to what services should be ceased like their peers in Ho Chi Minh City. On March 24, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee suspended all catering and entertainment services including fitness centers, spa, hair salons and restaurants with capacity of more than 30 … [Read more...] about Non-essential services in Hanoi stop to minimize Covid-19 contagion
Hanoi confirms four more Covid-19 infections, turns on high alert
The Hanoitimes - The Hanoi Party Committee has urged the people and authorities of Hanoi to strengthen measures to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic in the capital city. The Health Ministry confirmed four more Covid-19 cases in Hanoi on February 1, while the Covid-19 threat advisory was elevated. The latest patients are two women residing in Nam Tu Liem and Cau Giay districts of Hanoi and a couple living in Me Linh district. All of them got infected with the new coronavirus after having contact with people who were later confirmed Covid-19 infections in the northern province of Hai Duong, the biggest cluster of Covid-19 in Vietnam with 188 cases confirmed since Covid-19. The new patients have raised Hanoi's caseload of the Covid-19 resurgence to 19 and 242 nationwide. Hanoi turns on high alert on Covid-19 prevention. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn The Hanoi Party Committee has urged the people and authorities of Hanoi to strengthen measures to prevent the Covid-19 … [Read more...] about Hanoi confirms four more Covid-19 infections, turns on high alert