Photo for illustration (Source: baoquocte.vn)
The information was announced by the Ministry of Health.
The 8th patient is a female worker, 29 years old, from the northern province of Vinh Phuc.
She returned to Vietnam from Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak on January 17th on a Southern China Airlines flight (CZ8315), the same flight taken by three other Vietnamese previously tested positive to the deadly virus.
The other cases consist of two Chinese nationals (a man and his son, with one already recovering), a Vietnamese hotel receptionist having contact with the Chinese father and son, and a US citizen transiting Wuhan on his flight to Vietnam.
At least 20 cities and provinces nationwide have decided to temporarily close schools from February 3rd in an effort to stem the spreading of the virus.
The move was made following Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s instruction to give students a temporary break over the concern about the novel virus.
A total of 137 universities and colleges have also announced to extend the Lunar New Year holiday for one or two more weeks.
Activities held nationwide to celebrate Party’s 90th founding anniversary
In the bustling atmosphere to welcome the new spring, the entire Party, people and army proudly celebrate the 90th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) (February 3rd, 1930 - February 3rd, 2020).
An art performance at the event (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)
A book exhibition was opened at the National Library of Vietnam in Hanoi. The display features about 10,000 books published in different periods, aiming to give visitors an overview of the Party’s establishment, and the leadership role of the Party and late President Ho Chi Minh in the fight for national independence, as well as in national development and defence.
It also looks to introduce the country’s achievements in the reform, development and international integration process, and in the Party building at present.
Besides, some publishers also showcase their books at the event such as the National Political Publishing House, the Political Theory Publishing House, and the People’s Public Security Publishing House.
Ho Chi Minh City also organizes a grand meeting, a special art performance, a photo exhibition and film screenings.
In addition, the city has stepped up the communication work to highlight the formation and development of the CPV, the municipal Party Committee, and the development of the city and the country as well.
The establishment of the CPV on February 3rd, 1930 was an extremely important historical event and a significant turning-point in the history of the Vietnamese revolution, marking a brilliant milestone in the country’s development path.
Flights linking Vietnam and Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao re-operate
Vietnamese airlines re-exploited their regular flights connecting Vietnam and Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau (China) from February 2nd after the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam’s permit to transport novel coronavirus affected passengers at airports in Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.
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From February 2nd, Vietnam Airlines’ regular flights following Vietnam- Taiwan flight routes have resumed operation.
For air-routes to Hong Kong, the airline will continue to operate normally from February 2nd to February 5th and then it will temporarily suspend all flights to/from Hong Kong.
All flights to/ from Macau were also re-operated on February 2nd and will be paused from February 5th.
Jetstar Pacific on February 2nd planned to re-operate flights between Hanoi and Hong Kong until February 5th while the Vietnam-Taiwan air-route is still operating normally.
Similarly, Vietjet Air’s international flights to Hong Kong and Taiwan were still operating normally./.