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Of the domestically-transmitted cases, 64 detected in Ho Chi Minh City, 22 in Bac Giang, 14 in Bac Ninh, three in Long An, two in Hoa Binh, two in Nghe An, one in Lao Cai and one in Hanoi. By 12pm on June 19, Vietnam had confirmed 10,945 domestic infections and 1,675 imported COVID-19 cases. The number of local infections since the fourth wave of outbreaks struck the country on April 27 reached 9,375, including 1,938 recoveries. Among active patients undergoing treatment at medical establishments, 415 have tested negative to coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 once, 100 twice and 71 thrice. The MoH’s Medical Service Administration reported that a total of 4,733 patients have been given the all-clear from the virus while the death toll related to the disease remained at 62. An additional 249,915 people were vaccinated against COVID-19 on June 18. By 4pm on June 18, a total of 2,233,208 vaccine doses had been administered to prioritised people, of whom 105,856 had fully received two … [Read more...] about Additional 109 domestically-transmitted COVID-19 cases recorded

George Floyd’s brother Terrence Floyd rises his fist during the George Floyd statue unveiling event in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 19, 2021. (REUTERS) ATLANTA/CHICAGO — On Saturday, the United States marks Juneteenth for the first time as a federal holiday commemorating the end of the legal enslavement of Black Americans. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday signed a bill making Juneteenth the eleventh federally recognized holiday, just over a year after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis ignited nationwide protests for racial justice and for ending police brutality. Juneteenth, or June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when a Union general informed a group of enslaved people in Texas that they had been made free two years earlier by President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War. Concerts, rallies, art displays, and lots of food are among events planned for Juneteenth around the country. Atlanta and its metro area … [Read more...] about In-person marches, music and reflection as Americans mark Juneteenth

Quy, who is also Chairman of Committee 2206, highly valued positive developments in the transition process in South Sudan so far this year, especially the establishment of the transitional parliament. The Vietnamese diplomat emphasised that the UN, the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and neighbouring countries have played an important role in promoting the peace process in South Sudan which is facing many economic difficulties and humanitarian challenges. He urged the government of South Sudan and relevant parties to further strengthen cooperation in implementing relevant resolutions of the UNSC, including Resolution 2577, towards removing the arms embargo on South Sudan when conditions permit. Quy also underlined the need to promote dialogue and cooperation between the Panel of Experts on South Sudan (PoE)  and South Sudan, and other countries in the region. Committee 2206, established pursuant to the UNSC’s Resolution 2206, is … [Read more...] about Vietnam chairs meeting of UNSC Committee on South Sudan

The international community should continue assisting Myanmar and creating a favourable environment for the implementation of these targets in line with fundamental principles of international law and the UN Charter, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, said the UN General Assembly’s meeting on June 18, during which a resolution on the situation in Myanmar was adopted. Quy expressed his deep concern about clashes and attacks in Myanmar in the recent weeks which killed many people, underlining that civilians in Myanmar must be protected from the risk of an all-out civil war. Though the newly-adopted resolution is incomplete and and fails to fully reflect the real situation in Myanmar, Vietnam still cast a yes vote to show its support for dialogue, cooperation and trust building, said Quy, stressing that together with ASEAN, Vietnam will work hard to assist Myanmar to overcome the current hard time for the interests of the Myanmar people and for … [Read more...] about Vietnam emphasises need to immediately end violence in Myanmar

Addressing the event, Lieutenant General Vu Chien Thang, Director of the MND’s Foreign Relations Department, highlighted that amid the complicated development of the COVID-19 pandemic in both countries, the Vietnamese MND presented medical supplies to the Lao Defense Ministry to help the Lao people and armed forces in the fight against the disease. The support demonstrated the special solidarity between Vietnam and Laos. According to General Thang, the Vietnamese side would like to join hands with Laos to combat the pandemic, contributing to bringing people's lives back to normal and developing the economy. For his part, the Lao ambassador to Vietnam Sengphet Houngboungnuang emphasized that since the pandemic broke out in Laos, the Vietnamese MND has wholeheartedly assisted the Lao armed forces in the fight against COVID-19 by sending experts and supporting medical equipment and supplies. These activities have made contributions to the COVID-19 prevention and control efforts in … [Read more...] about More medical supplies presented to Lao armed forces

She is proud to have a chance to devote her life to the nation and to implement the international mission as a peacekeeper doctor. For Le Na, becoming an Uncle Ho’s soldier and an ambassador of peace is a mark of personal growth. Graduating from Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2018, Le Na was admitted to the Military Hospital 175 of the Defense Ministry as a diagnostic imaging technician. She chose to join the military hospital because it is a good environment for her to develop in all aspects. “I was really impressed by the female peacekeeping officers, so I registered to take the mission and felt so happy for being chosen,” said Le Na. All members of the L2FH Rotation 3 expressed their high determination to fulfill assigned missions. “It encouraged me to overcome difficulties and try my best to perform my tasks as a peacekeeper,” she added. Like other peacekeepers, Le Na was fully equipped with foreign language command, survival skills and COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Bringing national specialties to South Sudan

Some 2,000 peacekeepers at the UNMISS and representatives for local authorities joined the event. The ceremony started off with a parade of peacekeepers who were representing their countries and participating in the UNMISS. At the flag-raising ceremony, the national flag of Vietnam flew next to the flags of the UN and other countries which have sent their troops to the UNMISS. The Vietnamese blue-berets were touched singing the national anthem while the national flag was being raised. They felt honored to carry out the noble international missions and make contributions to popularizing the peace-loving country of Vietnam which wants to join hands with other countries from all over the world to maintain peace around the globe. This is the third time Vietnam’s flag has flown in the sky of Bentiu at this important annual event hosted by the UNMISS. The event aims to pay tribute to those who have served and continue to serve in UN peacekeeping operations with high levels of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese peacekeepers attend ceremony marking Int’l Day of UN Peacekeepers

During this week-long program, close to 1,000 facilities will provide vaccinations for local people. Social distancing will be strictly observed to ensure safety during the inoculations and prevent SARS-CoV-2 infections. Therefore, some 200 people will get vaccinated a day at each facility. The city is hoping to complete its inoculation program before June 27. The city’s goal is to vaccinate two thirds of its population by the end of this year. Addressing the event, Deputy PM Truong Hoa Binh highly valued the great efforts of frontline forces, local Party committees, authorities, and the National Steering Board for COVID-19 Prevention and Control. He thanked people from all walks of life for their support with local departments and relevant forces in exercising social distancing measures and strictly observing COVID-19 prevention and control regulations. Binh urged the organizers of the vaccination program to observe the Health Ministry’s 5K regulations and bring into full play … [Read more...] about HCM City starts largest vaccination program

At the two central press agencies, Man lauded the role of the press in reporting people’s opinions to the Party and State, and popularising policies and laws of the Party and State to people. Over the years, VOV and VTV have strongly reformed themselves for higher operational efficiency, he noted, highlighting contributions of the agencies to the success of major events of the countries, including the 13th National Party Congress, the general elections, as well as in disseminating information about COVID-19 prevention and control activities. Particularly, VOV, VTV and other media agencies have actively spread the voice of the people to the legislature, said Man. He expressed his hope that in the future, VOV and VTV will continue reforming themselves to further improve the effectiveness of their operations, enhancing the capacity of reporters, editors and technicians, completing their tasks as the leading central media agencies in the Vietnamese revolutionary press system. … [Read more...] about NA Vice Chairman congratulates VOV, VTV on Revolutionary Press Day

The 63rd deceased patient was a 90-year-old woman living in northern Bac Giang province who was tested positive to COVID-19 on June 12. After developing a severe cough, shortness of breath and fatigue, she was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit at Bac Giang Mental Hospital two days later. Despite treatment, her condition worsened and she died on June 18. Her cause of death has been recorded as severe pneumonia caused by SARS-CoV-2, progressive respiratory failure, septic shock, multi-organ failure in a patient with a history of hypertension, diabetes and gangrene. Meanwhile, the other patient, a 67-year-old man from Ha Trung district, Thanh Hoa province, also died as a result of COVID-19 complications. He was being treated at Tan Trieu branch of the K Hospital for lung cancer and tested positive for the coronavirus on May 15. The patient was transferred to the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Hanoi's Dong Anh district but responded poorly to medication and was … [Read more...] about Two more COVID-19-related deaths confirmed