Vietnam reports first Covid-19 cases since AprilJuly 28, 2020 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Vietnam is evacuating 80,000 people from the central city of Danang and reimposing disease-prevention measures after 15 local coronavirus cases were detected, the first to be recorded in the country for more than three months, The Guardian reports. Life had returned to normal for many in the country, which had been praised widely for taking quick action to contain Covid-19 and was on the brink of reaching 100 days without any new local infections. However, a 57-year-old man was confirmed to have tested positive, in the first community infection since April. Social distancing measures have been introduced indefinitely across Danang, a tourist hotspot, with all religious, sports and cultural events suspended. Wearing masks in public places in the city is now compulsory and gatherings of more than 30 people at public places are banned, the government has said. The city’s borders were also shut on Monday, July 27 to inbound domestic tourists, while the authorities said 80,000 people, mostly tourists, would be evacuated through domestic flights to 11 Vietnamese cities. The evacuation will take at least four days, and all people returning from Danang will be required to stay at home for 14 days. Most foreign travellers are currently banned from entering Vietnam, and anyone who does arrive must stay in quarantine facilities. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |