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Vietnam sees increase in Covid-19 cases in August

Vietnam sees increase in Covid-19 cases in August

The country recorded 72,324 cases of Covid-19 in August 2022, an increase of 2.4 times, and 24 deaths, an increase of 18 cases compared to July 2022. In the country, cases of infection with sub-variants BA.4, BA.5, and BA.2.74 have been recorded in the community, especially the sub-variant BA.5 is dominating among the cases.
5K regulation should be revised to suit new situation: Mr. Nguyen Van Nen

5K regulation should be revised to suit new situation: Mr. Nguyen Van Nen

According to Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen, in the current new normal period, agencies and enterprises have resumed operations, and schools have reopened. Therefore, the health sector needs to have regulations and guidelines in line with reality, including the 5K regulation, to avoid the situation in which regulations cannot be applicable.
HCMC determines to live with the Omicron variant

HCMC determines to live with the Omicron variant

In recent days, the number of Covid-19 cases in Ho Chi Minh City has continuously increased, mainly due to the Omicron variant. Experts said that this new wave of the coronavirus pandemic is more like seasonal flu; city administrations determine to live with the Omicron variant.
Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen speaks at the meeting.

Well-preparation for reception, care of children with Covid: HCMC Party Chief

The city has to carry out preparedness planning for field hospitals to receive and care for children with Covid-19. The campaign caring for those at high risk from the virus should include children who can't protect themselves from the illness, said Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen.
Monastery in Go Vap under temporary lockdown due to new Covid-19 cluster

Monastery in Go Vap under temporary lockdown due to new Covid-19 cluster

The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC), on February 20, informed that it had just detected a new cluster of Covid-19 cases at a monastery in Go Vap District. The health sector quickly implemented infection control measures, notifying students for epidemiological investigation and testing.
Five new community cases of Omicron found in HCMC

Five new community cases of Omicron found in HCMC

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health yesterday reported that five new cases of Omicron variant were detected in the community through taking random samples for testing of 72 SARS-CoV-2 infections at hospitals from January 31 to February 7.
Da Nang records three Omicron-related cases

Da Nang records three Omicron-related cases

The central city of Da Nang so far recorded three infection cases related to Omicron variant, who were among four Covid-19 cases detected on two flights to Da Nang from Malaysia on December 23-24, reported Director of the municipal Center for Disease Control Ton That Thanh on January 11.
Port border guards – steel shield preventing Covid-19 intrusion by sea

Port border guards – steel shield preventing Covid-19 intrusion by sea

Amid the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the airline was restricted, the waterway into Ho Chi Minh City remained open. During that difficult period, the port border guard force of the city always stayed proactive and watchful, creating a steel shield, successfully preventing the intrusion of the Delta variant of Covid-19. It is a prerequisite for city border guards to be confident and continue to raise alertness against the Omicron variant.