Vietnam to ship 450,000 protective suits to the United States!

April 13
by Chris

To aid the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in American, Vietnam has announced its plan to ship 450,000 protective suits to the United States. Catch the full news below!

Vietnam to ship 450,000 protective suits to the United States

Based on the latest updates, Vietnam has assisted the shipment of 450,000 DuPont protective suits to the United States last week. According to the statement from the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, the medical gear will help healthcare professionals in their fight the coronavirus. “The first of two initial shipments of over 450,000 made-in-Vietnam DuPont protective suits arrived in U.S. Strategic National Stockpile on April 8”.

“This shipment will help protect healthcare professionals working on the front lines against COVID-19 in the United States and demonstrates the strength of the U.S.-Vietnam partnership,” they added. On the other hand, Vietnam shared that they had donated 550,000 masks so far to five European countries. Right after the new, President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter to share his gratitude.

“This morning, 450,000 protective suits landed in Dallas, Texas. This was made possible because of the partnership of two great American companies – DuPont and FedEx – and our friends in Vietnam. Thank you!”. Trump tweeted. Both sides have been working extensively in the combat against the coronavirus pandemic. Notably, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Agency for International Development have been cooperating with Vietnam to observe and punctually respond to the evolving situation. A U.S diplomate also claimed that the U.S and Vietnam’s investments have proven productive during this crucial time. Finally, he added that the relationship between Vietnamese and U.S. health experts had played an essential part in the battle against COVID-19.

Current status

The South-East Asian country now records 251 coronavirus cases, with no deaths. On the other hand, America still has the highest number in the world. It has reached over 435,000 cases; with 14,700 death tolls.