(VOVWORLD) - Countries are racing against time to develop therapeutic treatments for COVID-19 and a vaccine to prevent the disease, which continues to ravage the world. But a joint effort is needed to speed up the vaccine development.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government is calling on the public to help one another in the fight against Covid-19. The whole political system, ministries, sectors, localities, and people of all social strata are side by side combating the disease and keeping life stable.

(VOVWORLD) - The Chairman of the Episcopal Council of Vietnam and bishops have instructed Catholic dignitaries and followers to implement Covid-19 disease prevention measures recommended by the government and healthcare agencies. Religious followers have practiced their religion with a sense of community responsibility.

(VOVWORLD) - The Prime Minister has asked administrative agencies to simplify administrative procedures and offer more online public services to support businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

(VOVWORLD) - Foreign patients contracting Covid-19 have been cured in Vietnam. They have expressed their gratitude to Vietnamese doctors and nurses for saving their lives.

(VOVWORLD) - Despite strong efforts of countries, the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread. Over 1 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus. The situation requires countries to enhance cooperation and take more vigorous measures. It is hoped that international cooperation will take a decisive role in the fight against Covid-19.

(VOVWORLD) - Blood donation drives are humanitarian campaigns to help save patients. Since 2000, Vietnam has observed April 7th as Voluntary Blood Donation Day.

(VOVWORLD) - The Vietnamese government will provide an aid package worth 2.6 billion USD to help people whose lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 epidemic.

(VOVWORLD) - Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, Vietnamese musicians have been writing songs to cheer people up. These songs have been widely shared on the internet and other media.

(VOVWORLD) - Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province is less crowded these days because of the COVID-19 epidemic. The hundreds of foreign tourists who have been stranded here by flight cancellations are being provided with everything they need to wait it out. The local administration and service providers are doing all they can to accommodate their foreign guests.