A COVID-19 vaccine prototype made in Vietnam has shown initial success when tested on mice, though more testing is needed before it can be used on humans.
Vietnam's COVID-19 patient tally is now 349 as 7 new imported cases were reported on Friday evening. 326 of these have recovered and only 22 remain active.
Patient 91, the most critical COVID-19 case in Vietnam, continues to show positive signs. He is now able to walk with help as his strength slowly returns.