Beginning April 2020, the situation of disease caused by virus Covid-19 in the world becomes increasingly complicated. Vietnam is also experiencing a spread of Covid-19 virus infections, with currently more than 200 confirmed cases for a population of 97 million.

Like numerous other universities in Vietnam, HUMG currently partly closed and we are working at distance. Lectures and meetings are carried out by switching to virtual teaching, distance and home learning, home working via digital channels.

The university has set up a crisis team that constantly monitors the current developments surrounding the Coronavirus and is in permanent contact and coordination with the national and regional health authorities. In line with this coordination, we have adopted all recommendations made by the Vietnamese government to provide adequate precautionary measures. All HUMG students and staff have been instructed by e-mail to follow the national guidelines and informed on the hygiene measures to adopt.

On March 20^th, 2020, the university cooperated with Phuong Dong Hospital to organize a livestream program with practical content attached to the situation of the Covid 19 epidemic affecting the global life in general and the learning of HUMG students in particular. Doctor Pham Ngoc Minh from Emergency Department of Phuong Dong Hospital has instructed HUMG students how to prevent Covid 19 infection and protect their health. Vivid and visual descriptions through short clips energetically and humorously made it easier for students to grasp the problem. Also at the livestream, Prof. Dr. Tran Thanh Hai - Rector of HUMG and representative of Training Department provided information about students' learning during the epidemic season and answer questions about online working, teaching and learning process of HUMG staff and students.

Concerning the university's international affairs, a few members of the international cooperation team are on duty working from home. Following announcement of the university, almost of international students of HUMG still stay in their country since the Lunar New Year holiday. A few of foreign students including exchange students staying in the dormitory are informed about the current situation. We keep them updated as more information comes in and make every effort to ensure that students are not disadvantaged by the current situation. International students can contact the HUMG International Office at any time should they need help or support, via email and telephone. HUMG is trying to keep necessary academic and administrative activities are continuing as usual.

Source: Ha Noi University of Mining and Geology