Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Chinh asked the Ministry of Health to analyze and evaluate on a nationwide level the degree of protection that antibodies provide against the coronavirus.

Pills of Covid-19 antiviral molnupiravir are produced at the Boston Vietnam company in the southern province of Binh Duong, February 23, 2022.

The health ministry noted that the number of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths has been dropping, with a recent survey finding 96 percent of Vietnamese were satisfied with the government's coronavirus prevention measures.

However, the ministry also cited cautions from the WHO and other countries, saying the pandemic would not be put completely under control before 2023, especially with the presence of the Omicron and other similar variants.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said a draft Covid-19 prevention program is expected to be completed and launched this week.

The program aims to bring Covid-19 under control by limiting community transmissions even as the country focuses on socio-economic recovery. It will also minimize the number of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths.

Vietnam has recorded over 3.63 million Covid-19 cases in the fourth coronavirus wave since late April, with 40,455 deaths.

To date, 70.7 million adults have received their first Covid-19 vaccine shots, 67.4 million have received their second and 14.6 million have received their third.

Nationwide, 8.6 million children aged 12-17 have received their first shots and 8.1 million have received their second.

Bac Giang provincial leader directs to focus on site work and avoid abusing of Covid-19 test

(BGO) – On February 28, Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee Le Anh Duong chaired the teleconference in February with Chairperson of the districts, city and leaders of departments and sectors.

Bac Giang covers third Covid-19 vaccine shot to 90.7 percent of adult population

(BGO) – Completing the Urgent Spring Vaccination Campaign in 2022 (from January 29 to February 28), Bac Giang province covered third Covid-19 vaccine shot to 90.7 percent of adult population (exceeding the target of 86 percent) and entered the list of six leading provinces and cities with highest vaccine coverage nationwide.

Fully vaccination and strict implementation of 5K message to prevent Covid-19

(BGO) – Bac Giang opened all socio-economic activities from February 16. Amid new situation, Tu Quoc Hieu, Director of the provincial Health Department, Vice Commander of the provincial Covid-19 Prevention and Control Center (Center) informed about the disease preventive strategy, policy and measures in the province.

Covid outbreak to peak in two weeks: Hanoi chairman

Hanoi’s Covid-19 outbreak might peak in two more weeks and the city’s healthcare system could be overloaded without proper preparation, the capital city’s chairman has cautioned.

86,990 new Covid-19 cases, 94 more deaths reported on Sunday

86,990 new Covid-19 cases, 94 more deaths reported on Sunday.

Source: VnExpress