UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward. (Photo: UK Embassy in Hanoi) |
Mr. Ward said that stopping the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak is Vietnam’s top priority at the moment. He expressed his gratitude to doctors, nurses and government officials for helping British visitors, who said they also feel grateful.
The ambassador promised that his embassy will continue working closely with the Vietnamese government to fight COVID-19 and help those in need during these exceptional times.
As of Tuesday morning, Vietnam had had 61 COVID-19 cases, including 18 foreigners.