COVID-19: Vietnam reports 8,982 new cases, over 10,000 recoveries on Nov 12
Vietnam recorded 8,982 infections of COVID-19, including six imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 4pm on November 12, an increase of 831 cases compared to the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.
Taking samples for COVID-19 testing in Hau Giang province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recorded 8,982 infections of COVID-19, includingsix imported cases, in the past 24 hours to 4pm on November 12, an increase of831 cases compared to the previous day, according to the Ministry of Health.
The new cases brought the national tally to 1,009,879.
Ho Chi Minh City reported the highest number of infections with 1,388, followedby neighbouring Dong Nai province with 813, and An Giang province with 661.
The capital city of Hanoi logged 176 new cases.
A total of 10,263 recoveries were reported on November 12, taking the totalnumber of patients given the all-clear to 856,211.
According to the Ministry of Health’s report, 3,515 patients nationwide are inserious conditions, with 311 requiring invasive ventilation and 14 on lifesupport (ECMO).
On the day, the country saw 81 deaths from the disease. The death toll now hits22,930.
More than 96.55 million vaccine doses have been administered to date, with over32.87 million people having received two doses./.
The complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic has been posing both challenge and opportunity for the supporting industry sector in Hanoi, requiring businesses in supply chains to promptly adapt and make flexible changes.
Vietnam recorded 8,133 cases of COVID-19 in 55 localities during 24 hours from 4pm November 10 to 4pm November 11, including 17 imported cases, according to the Ministry of Health.
The People’s Committee of Binh Duong southern province on November 11 asked industrial parks in the province to support COVID-19 testing and inoculation for those who want to return to work.
The administration of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has ordered relevant agencies to boost communication activities to raise ethnic minority people's awareness about COVID-19, amidst a surge in infections among ethnic minority communities.
The Management Board of HCM City Export Processing Zone and Industrial Park Authority (HEPZA) on November 12 said the investment inflow into the city's industrial zones has shown many positive signs.
Despite storm-related disruptions and flight delays, the organs were successfully transported via a combination of air and ground travel. All patients are currently stable and recovering well.
The patient, Tieu Viet But, born in 1970 and residing in Binh Tri commune, Binh Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, was working aboard fishing vessel Qng – 95657TS when the incident occurred at 7:00 am.
All drugs entering hospitals must have a clear origin, so counterfeit drugs are only in the market, not in hospital, affirmed Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.
To achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, Vietnam is prioritising the integration of AI and digital tools into the training of future doctors, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Nhung, Dean of Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University (VNU) Hanoi.
Health experts called for collective disease prevention and integrated solutions to achieve zero dengue deaths in the country at an online talk show on June 14.
The PM called for closer, broader, and more effective cooperation with Vietnamese partners, guided by the principles of mutual benefit, joint efforts, shared outcomes, and common development, including promoting stronger public-private partnerships and collaboration with businesses.
Renowned for its expertise in complex surgeries, the hospital has attracted foreign patients seeking treatment for conditions such as kidney and urinary tract stones, urological and gastrointestinal cancers, and male reproductive disorders. Most procedures are performed using advanced techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery. T
Leading Vietnamese companies specialising in respiratory and dermatological treatments, traditional medicine, immune support supplements, and functional foods will have an opportunity to connect with international distributors and secure export deals.
The project aimed to enable early detection and reduce the risk of dangerous complications, targeting patients with chronic diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and metabolic disorders.
A 2023 report by the Vietnam Health Economics Association estimated that the total cost of tobacco-related healthcare and economic losses reached 108 trillion VND (4.14 billion USD) annually – equivalent to 1.14% of GDP and five times higher than the budget revenue generated by the tobacco industry.
All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.
Medical screenings and surgical interventions for children with disabilities are being carried out at health centers across Dien Bien. So far this year, 242 children have been identified for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the provision of assistive devices.
The Red Journey has become the country’s largest and most effective blood donation campaign, leaving a strong impression on the national voluntary blood donation movement.
This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition as diagnosed with aortic atresia.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place one day after the VNVC Vaccine JS Company and Sanofi Group exchanged cooperation documents on vaccine production technology transfer under the witness of State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Vietnam’s traditional medicine took centre stage at the International Congress Biopharm Nonclinical Development, BioNCiD 2025, held on May 25-26 in the Cuban city of Varadero, amid growing global interest in sustainable healthcare solutions.
Under the agreement, VNVC and Sanofi will gradually implement technology transfers to enable domestic production of several key Sanofi vaccines that are widely used in Vietnam. In addition, Sanofi will support VNVC in training human resources and quality management in vaccine research and manufacturing.
Despite the ongoing global circulation and unpredictable developments of SARS-CoV-2, the World Health Organisation (WHO) hasn’t issued new warnings about COVID-19, said the Ministry of Health.
Taking samples for COVID-19 testing in Hau Giang province (Photo: VNA) 
