HANOI, Sept 5 (NNN-VNA) – Over two-thirds of Vietnam’s 63 provincial-level localities started their new school year today, amid the worst ever wave of COVID-19 infections in the country.
The school opening ceremonies were simplified due to COVID-19 restrictions, as 20 localities had to gather students online for the ceremonies.
Another 13 localities chose to postpone their back-to-school events, while six others, including the current COVID-19 hotspot, Ho Chi Minh City, in southern Vietnam, cancelled the event, the news agency reported.
Vietnam has been fighting its worst wave of COVID-19 infections since late Apr, with over 500,000 cases and 12,700 deaths recorded as of yesterday, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.– NNN-VNA
