Hanoi sees significant decline in Covid-19 cases in early 2025
The city has confirmed three Covid-19 cases with no fatality since the beginning of 2025, a stark decline of 99% compared to the same period in 2024.
The latest data show a remarkable improvement in the city’s pandemic situation thanks to widespread vaccination efforts and effective public health measures implemented over the past year, according to the Hanoi Center for Disease Control (Hanoi CDC).
Notably, all three cases reported this year were isolated, causing no clusters or community outbreaks.
Covid-19 vaccination in Hanoi. Photo: The Hanoi Times
In addition to Covid-19, Hanoi continues to monitor infectious diseases, such as hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and measles. However, the focus remains on vigilance against Covid-19 variants.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently emphasized tracking emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the JN.1 strain, which accounted for 15% of sequenced cases worldwide in early 2025.
Accordingly, the Hanoi CDC has urged residents to stay proactive by adhering to preventive measures, such as vaccination and hygiene practices, especially during the winter-spring season. Health officials are also ramping up measles vaccination campaigns for children aged 6 to 9 months to curb rising cases of preventable diseases.
Health experts said this dramatic reduction in Covid-19 cases showed the success of Hanoi’s public health strategies and helped control the pandemic in the months ahead.
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