Vietnam has gone through 15 straight days without any coronavirus infections in the community, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Vietnam recorded seven new COVID-19 cases, including one imported, on August 18 morning, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.
Vietnam has recorded first death relating to COVID-19.The patient No.428 has several underlying chronic diseases, including kidney failure, hypertension and amenia.
Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong calls on all Vietnamese people nationwide and abroad to stay united and resolutely, effectively implement party and state policies and guidance to win the fight against covid-19 pandemic.