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Launched in 2023,\u00a0CoViNet<\/a> brings together surveillance programmes and reference laboratories from around the world to support the early detection, monitoring, and risk assessment of SARS-CoV-2, MERS-CoV, and emerging coronaviruses with epidemic and pandemic potential.\u00a0<\/p>

The network builds on\u00a0WHO\u00a0COVID-19 reference laboratory network\u00a0established\u00a0at the start of the pandemic, expanding its scope to include a broader range of coronaviruses through a One Health approach that integrates human,\u00a0animal\u00a0and environmental health. It currently includes 58 reference laboratories across 35 countries.\u00a0<\/p>

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WHO\u00a0Coronavirus Network (CoViNet) reference laboratories. Image: WHO\u00a0(2026).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>

In March 2026,\u00a0the\u00a0research\u00a0laboratory\u00a0of OUCRU and HTD\u00a0was appointed by\u00a0WHO\u00a0as a reference laboratory for coronaviruses.\u00a0As\u00a0a member\u00a0of the network,\u00a0the\u00a0team\u00a0will continue\u00a0to\u00a0work closely with WHO\u00a0and global partners to strengthen surveillance, laboratory\u00a0capacity\u00a0and coordinated responses to coronavirus threats. This appointment recognises OUCRU and HTD’s established expertise in infectious diseases and their strong research capacity. \u00a0<\/p>

Dr Nguy\u1ec5n Th\u00e0nh D\u0169ng<\/a>, director of HTD,\u00a0said: \u2018The long-term partnership between HTD and OUCRU, together with our experience in responding to emerging infectious diseases, places us in a strong position to contribute to\u00a0CoViNet. Through this network, we will further strengthen our laboratory capacity to detect and respond to future coronavirus threats.\u2019\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Professor Kevin Baird<\/a>, interim director of OUCRU,\u00a0commented: \u2018We appreciate and acknowledge the global leadership of the WHO in critical infections surveillance operations, of which\u00a0CoViNet\u00a0is a fine example. Together with our\u00a0colleagues\u00a0at HTD, we look forward to working with WHO and its many partners in the\u00a0very important\u00a0and global task of surveilling natural coronaviruses. The relationship not only serves human global health, it also serves to sustain the very high bar of technical excellence for the useful science emanating from it.’ \u00a0<\/p>

Professor L\u00ea V\u0103n T\u1ea5n<\/a>,\u00a0head of the\u00a0Emerging Infections Research Group<\/a>\u00a0at OUCRU and\u00a0principal\u00a0investigator of SEACOVARIANTS,\u00a0added: \u2018Through\u00a0the\u00a0Wellcome<\/a>-funded\u00a0SEACOVARIANTS<\/a>\u00a0platform, we\u00a0have\u00a0established a regional platform for genomic surveillance and\u00a0assessment of immune response to a wide range of emerging pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, avian influenza A viruses, mpox and enterovirus A71. Joining CoViNet allows us to build on this work and contribute to strengthened epidemic preparedness and response.’<\/p>

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The laboratory of O<\/em>UCRU and HTD in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Sang Nguyen\/OUCRU (2023).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Dr\u00a0Sangjun\u00a0Moon, team coordinator, Health Security and Emergencies, WHO Vietnam asserted: ‘The\u00a0appointment\u00a0of OUCRU and HTD as a\u00a0CoViNet\u00a0reference laboratory enhances Vietnam\u2019s contribution to global coronavirus surveillance.<\/p>

‘Together with NIHE and PIHCMC, the three reference laboratories can support national preparedness and regional response, building on OUCRU\u2019s recent contributions to genomic surveillance and variant characterisation.\u00a0CoViNet\u00a0enables faster information-sharing and more coordinated public health action.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>

Membership of\u00a0CoViNet\u00a0will strengthen collaboration across Vietnam and South-East Asia, as well as deepen partnerships with WHO and global research networks. It reflects a shared commitment to coordinated, cross-border public health action.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

OUCRU and HTD look forward to contributing to\u00a0collective\u00a0efforts to\u00a0monitor,\u00a0understand\u00a0and respond to future public health threats.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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