Vietnam’s response to coronavirus crisis earns praise from WHO

Chris Humphrey and Bac Pham 7news.com.au – Monday, 13 April 2020 12:18 pm Despite sharing a border with China, Vietnam has, with a combination of early decisive action, extensive testing, vigorous quarantining and social unity, so far avoided the devastation seen in Europe and the United States. With coronavirus infections in the mere hundreds, Vietnam’s response to the crisis has earned praise from the World Health Organisation. Official statistics show there are currently more than 75,000 people in quarantine or isolation. The country has so far conducted more than 121,000 tests, from which only 260 cases were confirmed.
Empty streets in central Hanoi, Vietnam amid concerns of the spread of the Coronavirus.
Empty streets in central Hanoi, Vietnam amid concerns of the spread of the Coronavirus. Credit: Linh Pham/Getty Images
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