People who caught COVID-19 would be offered free tests, treatment and medicine, according to the Ministry of Health of Vietnam. The health ministry is working with the Vietnam Social Insurance to complete medical expenses plans for nCoV patients, said Nguyen Nam Lien, director of the ministry's Planning and Finance Department. Those who...

Scientists from the School of Biotechnology and Food Technology under Hanoi University of Science and Technology have developed a novel coronavirus (nCoV) test kit which provides results in 70 minutes instead of four hours like the current method. The group, with more than ten members and led by Dr Le Quang...

The use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks can reduce the spread of infection when used correctly and in the appropriate context. This may be recommended in workplaces where people are more likely to come in contact with the coronavirus disease. When to use a mask - If you...

The Ministry of Health of Vietnam has released guidance for people to follow to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. Under the instructions, people should void travelling if they have a high temperature, coughing or difficulty breathing. They should go to medical stations or hospitals immediately if have suspected symptoms and...

World Health Organization recommends people take these simple precautions against coronavirus to reduce exposure and transmission How does the coronavirus spread? The Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak is a new illness and scientists are still assessing how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses tend to spread via cough and sneeze droplets. When...

Italy has seen its biggest daily increase in coronavirus cases since the outbreak broke out in the north of the country on Feb. 21. In its daily update, Italy's civil protection agency said the number of people with the coronavirus rose by 1,247 in the last 24 hours, taking the total...