The number of new cases on April 22 decreased by 137 cases compared to the previous day, but there was the first death after nearly 4 months without a death due to COVID-19˳
Report on statistics of new COVID-19 cases in Vietnam – Photo: BYT
According to statistics of the Ministry of Health, on April 22, there were 2,337 new COVID-19 cases, down 137 cases compared to the previous day˳ This is the first day that new COVID-19 cases have decreased after a week of continuous increases˳ During the day, 532 cases were announced to be cured, currently 123 patients are seriously ill˳
The whole country recorded 1 death in Hanoi, this is the first death after nearly 4 months without recording a death˳
The total number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Vietnam so far is 43,187 cases, accounting for 0˳4% of the total number of infections˳
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Regarding the situation of vaccination against COVID-19, on April 21, 14,642 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered, the total number of doses of vaccine was 266,142,934 doses˳
According to the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization still considers the COVID-19 epidemic as a public health emergency, so it is necessary to closely monitor the evolution, change, appearance of virus strains, changes in the health of the community˳ new body in the future˳
In particular, preventing the risk of people with underlying diseases, the elderly, immunocompromised people, etc˳
On the same day, the Prime Minister issued a document directing the strengthening of the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic˳
The Prime Minister assigned the Ministry of Health to assess the community immunity to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, strengthen the vaccination against COVID-19, control the outbreak and take measures to prevent the epidemic˳
At the same time, take the initiative to immediately deploy plans, scenarios and solutions to be ready to respond to possible epidemic situations in schools; strengthen inspection and urge educational institutions to take measures to prevent and control the epidemic˳
High-risk groups need full doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Regarding the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Dr˳ Dang Thanh Huyen – deputy head of the National Expanded Immunization Office – said that the Ministry of Health recommends high-risk groups include people aged 50 and older; people with moderate to severe immunodeficiency; people at high risk of being exposed to COVID-19… need to get a full dose of the basic COVID-19 vaccine and 2 booster shots˳
“Currently, the Ministry of Health does not have guidelines for the 3rd booster dose (5th dose)˳ Besides vaccination, the Ministry of Health recommends that people follow the principle of protecting themselves and others in public places˳ by wearing masks and disinfecting regularly,” Huyen said˳
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