According to Dr. Truong Huu Khanh, this new variant is not a mutation that causes severe illness like the early stages of the pandemic, so people should not panic.
The Cicada variant of COVID-19, BA.3.2, is attracting attention as it silently spreads in the US and many other countries. So, what are the symptoms of this variant?
The number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam's two major cities has increased over the past week, prompting health officials to warn of the risk of further spread and advise people to wear masks.
During his visit to the Hope School in Da Nang, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that investing in students and helping them have better learning conditions is an investment in development.
By the end of July, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province had welcomed over 10 million visitors, an increase of 18,63% compared to the same period last year; the total number of overnight visitors reached nearly 3.3 million, an increase of 18,67% compared to the same period last year.
The Ministry of Health has requested that units review vaccination rates in their areas and continue to implement COVID-19 vaccination programs, outlining five groups of people who need to be vaccinated.
With the SARS-CoV-2 variant constantly evolving, the Ministry of Health is urging localities to monitor and detect respiratory infections early at border crossings.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has advised the City People's Committee to issue a decision to dissolve Field Hospital No. 13 in Binh Chanh District (Ho Chi Minh City).
The Ministry of Health has just submitted a proposal to the Government suggesting the declaration of the end of the COVID-19 epidemic classified as Group A and the repeal of several epidemic prevention and control documents.
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has requested the Ministry of Health to amend or repeal regulations related to disease prevention and control.
The National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has unanimously assessed that COVID-19 meets the criteria for a Group B infectious disease.
The WHO affirms that COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency, but all countries need to learn how to respond to this disease, as well as other epidemics.
Many patients with chronic diseases who were previously in stable condition may experience a worsening of their underlying conditions and become difficult to manage when they contract COVID-19.
Today (May 1st), the whole country recorded 1.243 cases of COVID-19, a decrease of 743 cases compared to the previous day, with 123 patients in serious condition.
Today (April 30), the whole country recorded 1.986 cases of COVID-19, an increase of 94 cases compared to the previous day, with 3 deaths in 3 provinces.