COVID-19 – NEW VARIANTS & VACCINES: GLOBAL & ASEAN status as of Sunday, 7am, May 30, 2021
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Vaccination ranking as of May 22, according to Our World in Data was:
- Indonesia — 24.43M doses administered
- Philippines — 4.10M doses administered
- Cambodia — 3.77M doses administered
- Singapore — 3.41M doses administered
- Myanmar — 2.99M doses administered
- Thailand — 2.87M doses administered
- Malaysia — 2.49M doses administered
- Vietnam — 1.01M doses administered
- Laos — 563,466 doses administered
- Brunei — 33,850M doses administered
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Việt Nam detected seven coronavirus variants including B.1.222, B.1.619, D614G and B.1.1.7 UK variant and B.1.351, A.23.1 and B.1.617.2 Indian variant.
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The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 220 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.
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COVID-19 infection crosses 170.58 million globally as deaths cross 3.54 million.
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Here is the GLOBAL status as of Sunday, 7am, May 30, 2021
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Here is the ASEAN status as of Sunday, 7am, May 30, 2021
Here we provide updated information on cases in Asean, comprising new cases, total cases, new deaths and total deaths.
BRUNEI
Brunei had +0 new cases, has a total of 241 with 3 deaths.
Final day of opt-in vaccination drive brings in large crowds
Long line of people waiting to get vaccinated. Photos: BAHYIAH BAKIR, AZIZ IDRIS & DANIEL LIM
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With the last day of the opt-in vaccination programme yesterday, residents from across all districts flocked to the vaccination centres.
Since May 6, 20,108 doses of the AstraZenica vaccine have been administered under the opt-in programme.
Since May 6, 20,108 doses of the AstraZenica vaccine have been administered under the opt-in programme.
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CAMBODIA
There has been 588 new positive case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Cambodia. The tally is at 28,825. 203 deaths. Total recovered at 21,315.
Visit of vaccinated tourists deliberated, giving lifeline to tourism sector
Greater Mekong Sub-regional (GMS) countries have discussed the ability to welcome vaccinated tourists to restore the social economy during and after COVID-19 crisis.
.The discussion took place in the 47th Meeting of the GMS Tourism Working Group and the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Mekong Tourism Office on May 27 through a video conference.
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Indonesia
The country reported +6,565 new cases, taking total to 1,809,926, +162 new deaths, total is at 50,262 deaths.
Laos
The country reported +3 new case recorded, total at 1,908, +0 new death, Total death is at 3.
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MALAYSIA
Malaysia has +9,020 new cases, bringing the total to 558,534, +98 deaths, total is at 2,650 deaths.
Why vaccination is important
Covid-19 brings the possibility of serious, life-threatening complications for anyone who’s infected. Thus, getting vaccinated against Covid-19 is still a safer way to build protection for yourself and everyone around you without falling ill first.
Covid-19 vaccines are only approved and authorised for use after it is showed that they are safe and effective in clinical trials. The known and potential benefits of getting vaccinated far outweigh the risk of getting infected.
While we know getting vaccinated is important, it’s unfortunate that not everyone is eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine. Infants, young children, some of the elderly and those with serious underlying health conditions are discouraged from taking the vaccine.
MYANMAR
Myanmar reported +40 new cases, taking total to 143,526, +0 new deaths, total is at 3,216 deaths
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Breathless, fevered and without the extra oxygen that could help keep them alive, the new coronavirus patients at a hospital near Myanmar’s border with India highlight the threat to a health system near collapse since February’s coup.
To help her tend the seven COVID-19 patients at Cikha hospital, day and night, chief nurse Lun Za En has a lab technician and a pharmacist’s assistant.
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PHILIPPINES
The Philippines recorded +7,443 new cases, bringing the total to 1,216,582 with +156 new deaths, bringing total 20,722 deaths.
Philippines reaches 5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered — official
San Juan City residents queue for their COVID-19 shots at the Filoil Arena on May 24, 2021.
.MANILA, Philippines — Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. on Sunday said the Philippines has administered over five million doses of COVID-19 vaccine as May nears its end..
Galvez touted over radio dzMM the said figure that came nearly three months since the much-needed inoculation efforts in the country began.
That would be 5,120,023 doses given with 1,189,353 Filipinos complete with shots, against May 25’s 4,495,375 doses and 1,029,061 fully vaccinated individuals.
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Singapore
Reported +33 new cases, taking the total to 62,003 and 0 new death, tally now 32 deaths.
Thailand
Reported +4,803 new cases, total at 149,779, +34 new deaths, total deaths stands at 988.
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VIET NAM
Vietnam reported +143 new cases and a total of 6,713 cases, +0 new death, total remains at 47.
Businesses work with gov’t to speed up vaccination drive
HCM CITY — The business community is willing to work with the Government to speed up the mass vaccination programme providing there is a policy to support them, speakers said at an online meeting on Friday in HCM City.
During the conference held by the Việt Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Đỗ Hồng Hạnh, member of the Việt Nam Textile and Apparel Association, said that some businesses were willing to connect with suppliers of COVID-19 vaccines to ensure optimal conditions for supply.
Source: worldometers
