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WHO had to release a statement affirming that the organization, along with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United Nations, did not organize any lottery with a prize of up to 1 million dollars for those affected by the pandemic, as claimed in some social media posts.
Situation in Vietnam
- Today reports 9,690 new COVID-19 cases, including 06 imported cases and 9,684 cases reported domestically in Ho Chi Minh City (3,898), Binh Duong (3,210), Long An (724), Dong Nai (614), Khanh Hoa (201), Da Nang (130), Hanoi (114), Soc Trang (94), Dong Thap (92), Ninh Thuan (85), Can Tho (71), Tra Vinh (67), Vinh Long (57), Binh Thuan (46); Phu Yen (42), Dak Lak (41), Thua Thien Hue (23), Lam Dong (21), Ben Tre (20), Kien Giang (18), An Giang (15), Binh Dinh (14), Hau Giang (14), Quang Ngai (14), Ha Tinh (8), Dak Nong (7), Ca Mau (6), Quang Nam (6), Binh Phuoc (5), Gia Lai (4), Lao Cai (3), Hai Duong (3), Thanh Hoa (2), Lang Son (2), Son La (2), Bac Lieu (2), Phu Tho (2), Thanh Hoa (2), Ha Nam (1), Quang Binh (1), Thai Binh (1), Hung Yen (1), Vinh Phuc (1), including 2,155 community cases. The highest number of cases recorded since the beginning of the pandemic.
- The Ministry of Health decides that places with many COVID-19 infections are allowed to apply home medical isolation for infected cases.
- The Ministry has also sent 10,000 doses of Remdesivir recently received to intensive care hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City to support the treatment of severe patients.
- The support payment system for healthcare professionals and volunteers assisting provinces in the fight against COVID-19 has been updated by the Ministry of Health to provide additional assistance to those actively involved in epidemic control.
- The Prime Minister instructs the Ministry of Health to take the lead in facilitating and assisting businesses in purchasing Sputnik V vaccine from a UAE-based conglomerate. The anticipated purchase quantity is 10 million doses. This is also the type of vaccine that the Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City plans to acquire in the near future from the UAE.
- The Ha Giang border patrol announces the temporary detention of 23 individuals who illegally entered the country through a clandestine route from China via mountainous paths.
- Hanoi continues to report new cases and is currently seeking individuals who have been to Liễu Giai Tower, Medlatec Hospital Branch 2, Circle K store, and some other areas. (source)
- Some residents in Sơn Trà district complain about not receiving food deliveries despite placing orders 4 days ago. The Da Nang authorities have decided to terminate the contract with the distributor and transfer the supply to another party. (source)
- After uncovering numerous violations by inter-provincial drivers, Lâm Đồng has decided to revoke 28 green lane cards.
- Ho Chi Minh City suspended the chairman of Ward 15 and reassigned the responsibilities of the chairman of Ward 16 in District 8, citing negligence in pandemic prevention measures.
- The vaccination pace in Ho Chi Minh City is gradually increasing, with over 262 thousand doses administered yesterday. The Department of Health reports a stock of only about 500 thousand doses left, and plans to request additional supplies from the Ministry of Health to support the inoculation drive.
- Nationally, approximately 12 thousand candidates are set to participate in the second round of high school graduation exams, having been previously affected by lockdown measures during the first round.
Global Situation
- After reaching the threshold of 100 thousand cases a few days ago, this number is now the daily average recorded in the United States. Previously, at the end of June, the daily new infection count in the country dropped to only about 11 thousand cases nationwide.
- Most members of the Vaccination Deployment Council in the UK oppose the proposal to vaccinate the adolescent age group at the current time. Despite the rising infection numbers, health experts in the UK argue against a repeat of nationwide lockdown measures.
- Protests in France over the weekend persist against the proposed law requiring health certificates for access to restaurants or travel between regions. The law is expected to be passed early next week, but many remain resistant, including those recently recovered from COVID-19.
Four consecutive weekends of protests in France against the use of health certificates for basic services
- Not only in France, but Italy is also witnessing numerous protests against the mandatory requirement for teachers to have vaccination certificates for teaching, and citizens need certificates to attend indoor events.
- Poland also witnesses thousands protesting against tightening COVID-19 measures for the unvaccinated group.
- Northern Ireland reports its first death, a teenager under 15, signaling the unexpected impact of the new variant on children.
- Starting tomorrow, Saudi Arabia will accept applications for participating in the Umrah pilgrimage. An estimated 60,000 to 2 million people are expected to join, requiring a recognized vaccination certificate for entry.Several young individuals participating in the protest tend to resort to violence, demanding the resignation of their prime minister due to inadequate pandemic management.
Brazil is currently grappling with a surge in infections and fatalities, recording over 43 thousand new cases and nearly a thousand deaths just yesterday.
Yesterday, Zambia received an additional supply of Sinopharm vaccine as part of a collective support package from China to the African region for vaccination efforts among its population.
Many residents in Equatorial Guinea are facing difficulties in purchasing medicine due to a shortage of various types of medications. The pandemic has led to a decrease or delay in the import of medicines to the country.
Manchester United midfielder Lindgard has tested positive for covid-19, and is expected to miss the initial matches of the season.
A university in the UK is organizing a lottery event with a prize of £5,000 for 10 students who can prove they have received both doses of the vaccine.
