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Up to today, we've gone nearly 3 weeks without any new community cases, with the total number remaining at 1068, of which 957 have recovered. We're reopening flights to Thailand, giving us another option for leisure (if we dare to go). The world witnesses an increasing number of protests against lockdown measures.Vietnam's SituationVietnam has gone 20 consecutive days without recording any new cases of covid-19 in the community. In Hai Duong, it has been 23 days without any new cases. In Hanoi, there have been 34 days without new cases. Ho Chi Minh City has gone 55 days without recording any new community cases.The total number of close contacts and arrivals from epidemic areas currently under health monitoring in isolation is over 23 thousand people.
A guideline from the Ministry of Health on epidemic prevention within householdsGlobal Situation- Currently, 156 countries are participating in the COVAX initiative. COVAX, led by WHO, aims to deliver approximately 2 billion vaccine doses to all nations by the end of 2021. Some countries are seeking extensions to decide their participation in COVAX.- WHO maintains that the primary mode of COVID-19 transmission is through respiratory droplets. They assert that there is insufficient evidence to support airborne transmission.During his campaign speech, Mr. Trump claimed that the virus barely affects the youth, instead targeting those with pre-existing health conditions. He also asserted that the U.S. has the lowest mortality rate globally, despite the fact that the death toll surpasses 100,000, with a current rate of 57.97 per 100,000.The CDC in the U.S. has revised its guidelines, removing the assertion that the virus spreads through airborne transmission. They have issued updated guidelines for states to follow.The Governor of Madrid has requested military assistance in disinfecting areas and, along with the police, is enforcing new lockdown measures to curb the spread of the virus. Approximately one million residents in this area are expected to undergo a two-week lockdown starting within the next fortnight.In Munich, Germany, people are now required to wear face masks when going to the city center and some markets to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It's likely that Bayern Munich fans going to Budapest to watch the UEFA Super Cup will have to undergo quarantine upon their return.After the resignation of the Czech Minister of Health yesterday, today the country's prime minister admitted fault, stating that the government rushed the easing of lockdown measures. He also nominated a top infectious disease expert as the new health minister. This future minister had warned the government about prematurely easing restrictions and estimated that it would take 2 years for travel between the Czech Republic and other countries to return to normal. However, many believe this appointment was hasty and that the outgoing health minister was merely a scapegoat for the government's mishandling of the pandemic.
The other day when I mentioned 'Winter is coming,' the British media also used the phrase to describe the government's ineffectiveness in combating the pandemic. 😁Eight monks at a Greek Orthodox church in Greece have tested positive for the virus. It's notable that these individuals live in a very remote and secluded community compared to the surrounding cities. The source of infection is still unclear.The Italian Minister of Health has mandated mandatory testing for all individuals coming from Paris and some other areas of France. Italy has currently managed to control the outbreak, and he doesn't want his country to become a major outbreak hotspot once again.Finland will cancel next year's planned military exercise involving 13 countries with over 20,000 troops. Initially, they planned to invite both NATO and the European Union to participate as observers. However, due to the pandemic, they will only conduct it domestically with about 15,000 troops.Europe isn't the only region experiencing a surge in infections. In Iran, the number of new cases is also at its highest since June. The situation is at a red alert, with Iran's entire healthcare workforce preparing for a third wave amidst government blaming citizens for not adhering to pandemic protocols.Russia plans to register a second COVID-19 vaccine by October 15th following the completion of phase 3 clinical trials involving over 40,000 participants.Bogota's city administration in Colombia is lifting most of its pandemic restrictions. However, they acknowledge the inevitability of new outbreaks in this city of 8 million inhabitants. They will implement targeted lockdowns instead of full city-wide closures if clusters emerge.Mexico has surpassed the 700,000 mark of infections. South America now has up to 5 countries with over 600,000 reported cases.Healthcare workers in Nigeria have temporarily halted their planned strike for a week to demand additional financial support from the government and to acquire necessary medical supplies for treating patients and effectively protecting themselves. Currently, around 1,000 healthcare workers have been infected with the virus while treating COVID-19 patients.The teachers' union in Zimbabwe has announced they will not return to teaching unless they receive additional salary and COVID-19 allowance.The Nobel Peace Prize ceremony this year will take place not in Oslo, Norway, on December 10 as usual but solely at the city's university to reduce the number of attendees due to concerns over virus transmission.
