Vietnam Covid-19

Despite rising infections, the number of critical cases and deaths dropped after nearly two months of reopening the economy.

The good news is that most Vietnamese and expats are beginning to bask in the light at the end of tunnel.

The latest support is part of Australia’s AUD60 million (US$44 million)-supporting package for Vietnam’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

Covid-19 claimed more than 22,500 lives in Vietnam in the latest outbreak that flared up in late April.

The Mekong Delta with 17% of Vietnam’s population has made up one-third of the country’s total caseload.

Laos is one of the largest recipients of Vietnam’s Covid relief since the pandemic flared up in early 2020.

More cities/provinces are now focusing on the quality and effectiveness of policy implementation, instead of issuing new ones.

Three donors have special relationships with Vietnam as they are either long-lasting friends or strategic investors.

The support has ranked Vietnam one of the largest recipients of US vaccine donation in Asia.

Nearly 20 air routes will be reopened, with the majority connecting Ho Chi Minh City and localities.