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As of today, 19 provinces and cities nationwide have achieved level 1 status in terms of the pandemic (new normal); 21 provinces are at level 2 (moderate risk). However, some provinces are starting to see an increase in cases, largely due to the influx of people leaving the cities for rural areas without knowing they are carrying the disease.
Situation in Vietnam
Today, we have recorded 3,034 new infection cases, with 07 imported cases and 3,027 domestic cases (a decrease of 132 cases compared to the previous day) across 49 provinces and cities (with 1,220 cases in the community). The provinces and cities reporting cases are as follows: Ho Chi Minh City (907), Binh Duong (500), Dong Nai (371), Soc Trang (200), An Giang (134), Tay Ninh (104), Kien Giang (92), Tien Giang (79), Dong Thap (65), Phu Tho (59), Long An (51), Tra Vinh (45), Bac Lieu (41), Ca Mau (39), Khanh Hoa (38), Lam Dong (34), Gia Lai (33), Can Tho (24), Thanh Hoa (23), Ha Nam (21), Binh Thuan (16), Vinh Long (15), Hau Giang (14), Quang Nam (12), Ben Tre (12), Hanoi (11), Quang Ngai (11), Binh Dinh (10), Ninh Thuan (6), Nghe An (6), Ba Ria - Vung Tau (5), Dak Nong (5), Bac Ninh (5), Quang Binh (5), Ha Tinh (4), Ninh Binh (4), Nam Dinh (3), Binh Phuoc (3), Hai Duong (3), Phu Yen (3), Quang Tri (3), Da Nang (2), Son La (2), Thua Thien Hue (2), Lao Cai (1), Yen Bai (1), Lai Chau (1), Dien Bien (1), Thai Binh (1).
The Ministry of Education and Training proposes that provinces and cities in low and medium-risk areas reconsider allowing students to return to school.
Phu Tho Department of Health reported an additional 36 newly positive cases today, making a total of 128 cases detected in the province after 6 days of detecting infections.
Da Nang authorities have reiterated that besides regular commuters between Da Nang and Quang Nam, individuals from other provinces wishing to enter the city must present a negative test result, even if they are fully vaccinated.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade suggests that, considering recent trends, the local government should permit food and beverage establishments in the city to resume on-site services.
Ho Chi Minh City has agreed to provide tuition fee assistance ranging from 30,000 to 200,000 dong per month to students in the area during the first semester of this academic year.
The Department of Education in Can Tho announced its plan to waive tuition fees for students in the city for the first semester. Learn more here.
Since September 30, the number of COVID cases in Soc Trang has surged from 1,269 to 3,538. The province is capable of treating 2,000 patients but is constructing 5 field hospitals to accommodate 3,000 individuals. Soc Trang has also requested support from the central government for additional medical supplies and experienced healthcare professionals to aid in the fight against the pandemic.
Cà Mau has submitted a request for central government assistance in terms of vaccines and medical personnel to combat the increasing number of infections as residents return to their hometowns to avoid the outbreak.
A recent study in the UK suggests that receiving both doses of the vaccine is as effective against the virus as natural immunity after recovery from the disease.
French pharmaceutical company Valneva reports promising results for their vaccine in phase 3 clinical trials, with efficacy comparable to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell has passed away after experiencing COVID-related complications. It's known that he had received both doses of the vaccine prior to his illness.
The Association of Form Tutors in the UK is urging the authorities to provide children with access to walk-in mobile vaccination centers without the need for pre-booking appointments. This initiative comes as the vaccination rate among children in the UK remains alarmingly low, with only 5% of those aged 12 to 15 vaccinated. The country has also recorded a sharp increase in new cases, with nearly 50 thousand new cases reported in a single day, the highest since the onset of the recent outbreak.
Italian police dispersed a peaceful protest against the mandatory use of green passes by using water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd who were engaging in sit-in demonstrations.
Slovakia has reintroduced preventive measures in 5 areas hardest hit by the pandemic. The decision was made in response to the high number of new cases in these areas, with over 400 cases per 100 thousand people reported in the past week.
All schools and service points in Latvia have been forced to close, and a nighttime curfew has been imposed to curb the new surge of the pandemic.
The Eastern European region is grappling with a fresh outbreak amidst vaccination rates falling short of the required threshold.
A survey in Russia reveals that around 60% of households have suffered a loss of income due to the economic crisis spurred by the pandemic. Consequently, despite record-breaking numbers of infections and deaths, there is scarcely any clear preventive measure, the aim being to revive the economy, regardless of the disease.The head of the Northern Territory government in Australia rebuffs the mockery of the Texas Governor when he claimed that Australia was being oppressed by COVID by mandating vaccinations. His counterpart in Australia retorted, stating that a state with nearly 70 thousand deaths from COVID cannot offer advice to a place where no one has died from this disease yet.Algeria lifts the nighttime curfew in nearly half of the country as the number of cases has decreased recently. However, gatherings and community activities will still be prohibited until further notice.Burundi announces the commencement of its vaccination campaign after receiving 500 thousand doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China. Though delayed compared to many other African countries, it marks a significant step forward in combating the pandemic in the country.Namibia refuses to grant emergency use authorization for the Sputnik V vaccine, citing concerns over potential risks for HIV-infected individuals when receiving this vaccine.
