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Recent data suggests that the Delta variant is poised to become the dominant strain globally within the next few months. With its current rate of spread, the WHO estimates that within approximately three weeks, the global number of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic will surpass 200 million.
China denies plans for a second WHO-led investigation into the origins of the virus, targeting laboratories in Wuhan. According to a statement by a Chinese Deputy Minister of Health, the country is shocked and disappointed, asserting that the proposed evidence for a second investigation lacks scientific integrity.
This morning, Vietnam surpassed the 70,000 mark of infections after recording an additional nearly 3,000 new cases. By the afternoon, the tally rose to over 3,000 cases. Today, we have a total of 6,194 cases.
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Today, Vietnam reported an additional 6,194 new cases, with 30 cases from international arrivals and 6,164 cases domestically. These domestic cases are primarily concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City (4,218), Binh Duong (679), Long An (432), Dong Nai (210), Dong Thap (117), Tien Giang (68), Ben Tre (65), Ba Ria - Vung Tau (63), Hanoi (50), Can Tho (45), Vinh Long (38), Da Nang (27), Binh Thuan (26), Phu Yen (21), An Giang (15), Hau Giang (12), Kien Giang (11), Tra Vinh (9), Soc Trang (8), Bac Ninh (7), Dak Lak (6), Binh Phuoc (5), Khanh Hoa (5), Quang Nam (5), Binh Dinh (4), Hai Phong (3), Son La (2), Quang Binh (2), Vinh Phuc (2), Dak Nong (2), Hung Yen (2), Hue (1), Kon Tum (1), Lao Cai (1), Quang Ngai (1), Ha Tinh (1), including 1,000 cases within the community.
The Ministry of Health announced the prioritization of administering the second dose of Pfizer vaccine to individuals who have received their first dose of AstraZeneca.
Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported the continuation of the additional 3 million doses of Moderna provided by the United States through the COVAX mechanism, expected to arrive in Vietnam by July 25.
Starting from midnight today, all individuals returning to Hanoi from affected areas must undergo centralized quarantine. By the end of today, the Hanoi Department of Health reported an additional 13 positive cases, bringing the total number of cases for the day to 64.
- In response to the escalating situation, Da Nang has enforced a temporary halt on all non-essential business activities
and urges residents to minimize unnecessary outings. Delivery personnel are also ceasing operations.
- Effective immediately, Quang Nam has implemented round-the-clock quarantine checkpoints to restrict entry from Da Nang due to the increasingly complex COVID-19 situation.
- Also this morning, due to the decision to refuse entry from Da Nang to Quang Nam, the connecting road between the two provinces has gridlocked as the influx of people returning to their hometown surged.
Bình Dương initiates widespread COVID-19 screening for 1.8 million residents using both rapid tests and Realtime-PCR.
Ho Chi Minh City launches a vaccination campaign for 930,000 doses targeting 15 priority groups. Individuals with underlying conditions and those above 65 will receive vaccinations at hospitals, while others will be vaccinated at community vaccination sites.
Many universities in Ho Chi Minh City have adopted a policy of remote enrollment for new students due to the pandemic situation.
Last night, the authorities in Binh Thanh district, Ho Chi Minh City, apprehended a man who had been spreading misinformation about pandemic prevention measures on Facebook. He has been placed in custody for two months.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health is planning to discharge asymptomatic patients from hospitals to their homes. These individuals must ensure they undergo an RT-PCR test on the 8th day with negative results or a low viral load CT>=30. Subsequently, they will undergo rapid antigen testing on the 10th day. If the results are negative, they will be allowed to leave the hospital and continue self-monitoring at home as instructed.
The military will conduct disinfection operations across Ho Chi Minh City over the next 7 days. The sanitation efforts are set to commence tomorrow in Thu Duc City and Binh Chanh district.
- Dong Thap province will conduct mass screening tests in Sa Dec and the entire population of Cao Lanh City to swiftly detect any infections if present.
- Authorities in An Giang Province report cases in Chau Doc City where some individuals exploit using the identification cards of relatives who are civil servants as an excuse to go out. Others resort to carrying bags of rice, loaves of bread, or medicine boxes to justify their presence outside when questioned.
- Starting from midnight today, the air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will only operate 2 round trips per day. Operations on routes between Can Tho - Hanoi and vice versa, Phu Quoc - Hanoi and vice versa are temporarily suspended.
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