Hanoi records the most COVID-19 cases in the country
Hanoi recorded 153 cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of 2025, leading the country in terms of infections. The number of cases increased slightly in the past 3 weeks, there has been no concentrated outbreak.
On May 26, the Ministry of Health informed about the COVID-19 epidemic situation at home and abroad.
As of May 25, 2025, the world recorded more than 777 million cases and more than 7 million deaths. Some Asian countries such as China, Singapore, and Thailand have recorded an increase in the number of cases and hospitalizations, but are still under control.
The LP.8.1 strain is gradually being replaced by NB.1.8.1 a new strain with higher spread capacity, currently accounting for 10.7% of global cases of gene-scrutinization in mid-May. However, these variants have not shown any evidence of causing more serious illness and the WHO has not issued a new warning.
In Vietnam, according to data from the Ministry of Health, since the beginning of the year, 641 cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in 39 provinces and cities, with no deaths.
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Dien Bien checks unusual signs in 13 reservoirs before the flood season
Management units are urgently checking unusual signs at 13 important reservoirs to promptly detect, handle, and ensure safety during the rainy and flood season.
Mr. Le Van Thi - Director of Dien Bien Irrigation Management Limited Liability Company (Dien Bien Irrigation Company) - the unit assigned by the Provincial People's Committee to manage, exploit and operate 13 reservoirs - said that the total capacity of the 13 reservoirs according to the normal water level is over 66 million m3.
Therefore, proactively implementing response plans to the risk of floods and dam incidents is a top priority to protect the lives and property of people and the state.
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HCMC closes underpass at Binh Trieu bridge, Northeast gateway is more congested
On May 26, many people from National Highway 13 and Tam Vu Street moving into the center of Ho Chi Minh City via Binh Trieu 2 Bridge were surprised to see Tam Vu underpass being blocked.
Previously, after crossing the bridge, vehicles could turn right onto the underpass under the bridge to continue along Tam Vu Street, then exit to Ung Van Khiem, Nguyen Gia Tri to the city center.
However, due to the closed underpass, all vehicles were forced to flock to Dinh Bo Linh Street - a road that was often congested, especially during rush hour.
The opposite afternoon also encountered a similar situation. Vehicles from Tam Vu Street or National Highway 13 wanting to cross the underpass to Dinh Bo Linh Street cannot travel and must find another direction.
According to the announcement, Tam Vu underpass will be closed to traffic from May 24 to June 15 to serve the project to raise the clearance of Binh Trieu 1 bridge.
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