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Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine (Photo: AFP/VNA) In a resolution, the Government agreed with the Prime Minister’s approval to choose contractors in buying 19,998,810 doses of the vaccine in line with conditions stated in its decision issued in May. The Ministry of Health will be responsible for the purchase of the vaccine as soon as possible in an effort to meet the need in Covid-19 prevention and control. Since February, Vietnam has received more than 16 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines. Of them, over 8.68 million doses were from the COVAX Facility. TAG : Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine Covid-19 vaccine BNT162 COVAX Facility … [Read more...] about Government agrees to buy nearly 20 million doses of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine

Vietnam rushes to administer the fourth doses of Covid-19 vaccine to those aged 50 The Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology yesterday sent a document to departments of health and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 63 provinces and cities to request directing units and establishments to urgently complete the administration of the third dose of Covid-19 vaccine for those over 18 years old and injecting the full basic dose for children aged 12-17 in the second quarter of 2022 under the Government’s direction while well preparing for vaccination of those aged 50 and over, people aged 18 years or older with immunocompromised and people aged 18 years or older who are in the high-risk group. Because many localities are implementing very slowly the Covid-19 vaccination for children aged 5-11 with the Moderna vaccine , the Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology has directed the CDCs of provinces and cities to effectively use the Moderna vaccine. Accordingly, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam rushes to inject fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine for high-risk groups

Hanoi reported the highest number of infections on the day with 461 cases, followed by Quang Ninh with 88, Nghe An 80 and Yen Bai 80. The national tally reached 10,696,630. A total 5,448 Covid-19 patients were given the all clear on May 15, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,355,040. There was no death reported on the day. By May 14, the country had injected 216,959,400 doses of Covid-19 vaccines, including 2,501,303 shots for children from 5 to 11 years old. VNA TAG : Covid-19 Caseload Covid-19 Infections Recoveries Covid-19 Vaccination … [Read more...] about Vietnam documents 1,594 Covid-19 cases on May 15

An additional 1,457 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed on Saturday, raising the national tally to over 10.70 million, according to the Ministry of Health. According to the ministry's report, most of the new patients are locally-transmitted cases confirmed in 33 out of 63 localities in the country with some localities seeing the highest numbers including Hanoi (370), Nghe An (95), Vinh Phuc (91), Phu Tho (88), and Quang Ninh (61). As of Saturday evening, the number of Covid-19 patients in Vietnam has increased to over 10.70 million. The country now stands 12th among 227 countries and territories worldwide in the number of infections. On May 21, an additional 3,069 more patients recovered from the disease, raising the number of recoveries in the country to over 9.39 million. On Saturday evening, no deaths related to Covid-19 was announced, keeping the total fatalities unchanged at 43,075. By May 20, the country had injected more than 219 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, … [Read more...] about Additional 1,457 Covid-19 infections confirmed on Saturday

The 1,457 new COVID-19 cases are all local infections including 1,218 in the community detected in Hà Nội (370), Nghệ An (95), Vĩnh Phúc (91), Phú Thọ (88), Quảng Ninh (61), Yên Bái (60), Tuyên Quang (57), Hải Phòng (44), Lào Cai (43), Thái Bình (42), Thái Nguyên (41), Bắc Kạn (37), Quảng Bình (34), Hồ Chí Minh City (33), Hưng Yên (32), Đà Nẵng (30), Nam Định (28), Hải Dương (28), Hà Tĩnh (22), Lâm Đồng (22), Hòa Bình (20), Hà Nam (18), Bình Phước (15), Lạng Sơn (15), Hà Giang (14), Sơn La (14), Thanh Hóa (13), Cao Bằng (12), Quảng Trị (11), Ninh Bình (9), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (8 ), Bình Thuận (7), Phú Yên (7), Thừa Thiên Huế (7), Lai Châu (6), Bắc Giang (6), Điện Biên (5), Bình Định (4), Tây Ninh (3), Khánh Hòa (2), Bình Dương (1), Đồng Tháp (1), and Cần Thơ (1). … [Read more...] about 1,457 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday

A woman in Bạc Liêu Province has a sample taken for COVID testing. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — There were 1,457 COVID-19 infections registered across Việt Nam on Saturday, bringing the country's total tally to 10,707,568. Hà Nội still tops the nation in terms of new daily infections, with 370 patients. The other new cases were reported in Nghệ An (95), Vĩnh Phúc (91), Phú Thọ (88), Quảng Ninh (61), Yên Bái (60), Tuyên Quang (57), Hải Phòng (44), Lào Cai (43), Thái Bình (42), Thái Nguyên (41), Bắc Kạn (37), Quảng Bình (34), Hồ Chí Minh City (33), Hưng Yên (32), Đà Nẵng (30), Nam Định (28), Hải Dương (28), Hà Tĩnh (22), Lâm Đồng (22), Hòa Bình (20), Hà Nam (18), Bình Phước (15), Lạng Sơn (15), Hà Giang (14), Sơn La (14), Thanh Hóa (13), Cao Bằng (12), Quảng Trị (11), Ninh Bình (9), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (8 ), Bình Thuận (7), Phú Yên (7), Thừa Thiên Huế (7), Lai Châu (6), Bắc Giang (6), Điện Biên (5), Bình Định (4), Tây Ninh (3), Khánh Hòa (2), Bình Dương (1), Đồng Tháp (1) and Cần Thơ … [Read more...] about 1,457 new COVID cases recorded on Saturday

SEA Games 31 is taking place in Hanoi and 11 nearby localities until May 23. (Photo: VNA) Singapore (VNA) – Speaker of Singapore's Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin has praised Vietnam for hosting a "first-class" Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), which is the 31st edition now underway in capital Hanoi and 11 other localities. The Singaporean top legislator was quoted by Strait Times as speaking at a media doorstop in Hanoi on May 20 that it is really difficult to organise a major Games and amidst COVID-19 , it makes it even more complicated, (there are) so many moving parts. "To be able to do what they've done really is first class. Talking to our athletes and officials, they have felt nothing but warmth, friendship and hospitality,” said Tan, who is also President of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC). "I'm very grateful to Vietnam for hosting this and providing this blessing to all of us,” he stated. He also called on Singaporeans to throw their full support behind … [Read more...] about Singaporean parliament leader praised Vietnam’s SEA Games organisation

Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen (R) receives Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen. Member of Politburo, Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen yesterday received and congratulated Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Orlando Nicolas Hernandez Guillen for his new mission in the country. At the reception, the city Party chief extended his deepest condolence to the Party, State and Cuban people for the loss of the recent explosion at Saratoga hotel on May 6. In addition, the city leader highly appreciated the mutual support between the two nations amid the Covid-19 pandemic. As for Vietnam’s side, the country timely provided food, medical equipment and supplies for the brother country in the Covid-19 fight in Cuba. Vice versa, the Central American country shared and prioritized providing, transfer technology of Covid-19 vaccine for Vietnam and donated over 150,000 doses of Abdala vaccine. Earlier, on April 19, a seminar to … [Read more...] about Remarkable economic relations between HCMC, Cuba

The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found. As of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported from 12 member states that are not endemic for the virus, the U.N. agency said, adding it will provide further guidance and recommendations in coming days for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox. "Available information suggests that human-to-human transmission is occurring among people in close physical contact with cases who are symptomatic", the agency added. Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is usually mild, and is endemic in parts of west and central Africa. It is spread by close contact, so it can be relatively easily contained through such measures as self-isolation and hygiene. "What seems to be happening now is that it has got into the population as a sexual form, as a genital form, and is being … [Read more...] about WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally

Speaking to Vietnam News Agency following the visit, Ha said that senior leader of Laos highly valued the first visit by Hue as the Vietnamese top legislator during the Vietnam - Laos, Laos - Vietnam Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022, making him the first foreign parliament leader to visit Laos during the ninth tenure of the Lao N.A. The Lao side congratulated Vietnam on its achievements in socio-economic development and pandemic control, and informed the Vietnamese leader on Laos’ socio-economic targets and tasks as well as its action plan to deal with COVID-19 impacts and boost socio-economic development, he said. Ha underlined that N.A. Chairman Hue’s visit sent out a message that the Vietnamese Party, State, N.A. and people always have understanding of and sharing with Laos with a spirit of comradeship, brotherhood and mutual support, and Vietnam always stand by the side of, accompanies and assists Laos to overcome all challenges for further development. Ha noted that … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman’s visit helps bolster partnership with Laos: Official