A woman gets vaccinated against COVID-19 . (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A total 1,179 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours from 4pm May 22 to 4pm May 23, according to the Ministry of Health . Hanoi reported the highest number of infections on the day with 332 cases, followed by Vinh Phuc with 75 and Quang Tri with 72. The national tally reached 10,710,066. A total 3,862 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on May 23, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,405,908. There are 216 patients needing breathing support, while one death was recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total fatalities to 43,076. By May 12, the country had injected 219,119,853 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, including 3,452,471 doses for children from five to under-12 years old./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vietnam records 1,179 new cases, 3,862 recoveries on May 23
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Another molnupiravir drug authorised for use in COVID-19 treatment
There are now four Molnupiravir-based drug s produced in Vietnam approved for domestic use. (Photo: suckhoedoisong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Molnupiravir Stella 200mg , a drug produced and registered by Stellapharm J.V.Co. Ltd., has been authorised by the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) for the domestic treatment of COVID-19. This is the fourth Molnupiravir-based drug produced in Vietnam to be authorised for use in the country. The DAV orders manufacturers to adhere to documents registered with the Ministry of Health; coordinate with treatment facilities to strictly comply with current regulations on prescription drugs, monitor the safety, effectiveness, and unwanted effects of drugs on Vietnamese people, as well as compile reports according to regulations. At the same time, the DAV also requested local departments of health notify medical examination and treatment facilities, medical staff, and drug suppliers in the area to inform patients of the benefits and risks when … [Read more...] about Another molnupiravir drug authorised for use in COVID-19 treatment
Việt Nam logs 1,344 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday
Việt Nam has administered some 219,796,318 doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Photo baochinhphu.vn HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam registered 1,344 new COVID-19 infections, all domestically transmitted, and two deaths on Wednesday. The capital Hà Nội again led the number of new daily cases with 316, followed by Vĩnh Phúc Province with 94. The other localities reporting new transmissions were Bắc Ninh (90), Nghệ An (76), Phú Thọ (63), Quảng Ninh (55), Yên Bái (55), Đà Nẵng (44), Tuyên Quang (41), Lào Cai (37), Quảng Bình (36), Hồ Chí Minh City (35), Thái Nguyên (31), Bắc Kạn (29), Thái Bình (27), Nam Định (23), Hà Nam (21), Hà Giang (19), Lâm Đồng (18), Sơn La (18), Quảng Trị (17), Lạng Sơn (17), Cao Bằng (16), Hưng Yên (14), Khánh Hòa (13), Bắc Giang (13), Hòa Bình (13), Lai Châu (12), Bình Phước (12), Đắk Nông (11), Thừa Thiên Huế (10), Hải Dương (10), Thanh Hóa (9), Tây Ninh (7), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (7), Điện Biên (6), Quảng Ngãi (6), Ninh Bình (5), Phú Yên (4), Vĩnh Long (4), Bến Tre (3), Bình … [Read more...] about Việt Nam logs 1,344 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths on Wednesday
Việt Nam reports 1,344 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday
Việt Nam reports 1,344 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, all are local cases. The cases are in Hà Nội (316), Vĩnh Phúc (94), Bắc Ninh (90), Nghệ An (76), Phú Thọ (63), Quảng Ninh (55), Yên Bái (55), Đà Nẵng (44), Tuyên Quang (41), Lào Cai (37), Quảng Bình (36), Hồ Chí Minh (35), Thái Nguyên (31), Bắc Kạn (29), Thái Bình (27), Nam Định (23), Hà Nam (21), Hà Giang (19), Lâm Đồng (18), Sơn La (18), Quảng Trị (17), Lạng Sơn (17), Cao Bằng (16), Hưng Yên (14), Khánh Hòa (13), Bắc Giang (13), Hòa Bình (13), Lai Châu (12), Bình Phước (12), Đắk Nông (11), Thừa Thiên Huế (10), Hải Dương (10), Thanh Hóa (9), Tây Ninh (7), Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu (7), Điện Biên (6), Quảng Ngãi (6), Ninh Bình (5), Phú Yên (4), Vĩnh Long (4), Bến Tre (3), Bình Thuận (2), An Giang (2), Cần Thơ (1), Sóc Trăng (1), Cà Mau (1). … [Read more...] about Việt Nam reports 1,344 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday
Preventing hand-foot-mouth disease outbreak a must: health ministry
A child patient with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is examined by a doctor in the central Đà Nẵng City. — VNA/VNS Photo Văn Dũng HÀ NỘI — According to the Ministry of Health, the control system for communicable diseases has confirmed 5,545 cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) since the beginning of 2022, including one death in Bình Thuận Province. Statistics show that compared to the same period in 2021, infections have decreased by 83.3 per cent, while fatalities dropped by nine cases. However, the southern region is seeing a rise in the number of HFMD cases, particularly in HCM City and Đồng Nai, Bình Dương, and Sóc Trăng provinces. HFMD is a year-round disease in Việt Nam, transmitted through the gastrointestinal tract and found in almost every city and province. Infections usually peak around September to November every year. It is forecasted in the upcoming months, the disease will continue on the rise due to its transmissible nature, limited … [Read more...] about Preventing hand-foot-mouth disease outbreak a must: health ministry
EU-Việt Nam relations to deepen with Indo-Pacific strategy
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Đức HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam attaches importance to and wants to deepen relations with the EU, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn affirmed during his phone call with the Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell late Tuesday. In the talks, Borrell noted his belief that the EU-Việt Nam relations will be consolidated as the EU is rolling out a range of policies and initiatives towards the region, such as the cooperation strategy with Indo-Pacific and the Global Gateway, with Việt Nam among the prioritised cooperation partners. The two sides expressed their delight at the achievements following the nearly two-year implementation of the EU-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) despite difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU remains Việt Nam’s third-largest export market and fifth biggest import market. They agreed to … [Read more...] about EU-Việt Nam relations to deepen with Indo-Pacific strategy