ASEAN Covid-19 | Omicron | VAX | 2.14.22
Omicron risk remains very high — WHO
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GENEVA, Switzerland — The risk level related to the Omicron variant remains very high, the WHO said late Tuesday, with the numbers of new COVID-19 cases hitting another record high last week.
“Over 21 million new cases were reported, representing the highest number of weekly cases recorded since the beginning of the pandemic,” the World Health Organization said in its weekly epidemiological coronavirus update.
The UN health agency said the number of new infections increased by 5% in the week to Sunday — compared to the 20% rise registered the week before.
“A slower increase in case incidence was observed at the global level,” the WHO said.
Nearly 50,000 new deaths were also reported, it added — a similar figure to the week before.
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“The current global epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 is characterised by the dominance of the Omicron variant on a global scale, continued decline in the prevalence of the Delta variant, and very low-level circulation of Alpha, Beta and Gamma variants,” the WHO said.
“Countries that experienced a rapid rise in Omicron cases in November and December 2021 have been or are beginning to see declines in cases.
However, “based on the currently available evidence, the overall risk related to the Omicron variant remains very high”.
The WHO said that of samples collected in the last 30 days that have been sequenced and uploaded to the GISAID global science initiative, Omicron accounted for 89.1%.
Delta — previously the world’s dominant variant — now makes up 10.7%.
ASEAN Covid-19 Table – 01 February 2022
Asean as a whole has reported more than 16.6 million COVID-19 cases. Of this, more than 760,000 are active cases as of February 01.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 219 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances
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1. BRUNEI
Brunei has procured COVID antiviral pills: Minister
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Minister calls for public to get boosted
Minister of Health Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Mohd Isham called on the public, who are eligible to take the booster shot to do so. More details in Tuesday’s Borneo Bulletin.
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2. CAMBODIA
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Omicron spread forces PM Hun Sen to postpone meeting with Grade A students
Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced the postponement of his planned get-together with the 1,753 students who have got their baccalaureate with grade A, due to the fast spreading Omicron variant.
“Due to the new COVID-19 variant called Omicron which has been spreading in Phnom Penh and for the safety of the Grade A students and the participants, I’ve decided to postpone the get-together with Grade A students scheduled for Feb. 28, 2022,” wrote the Premier on his official Facebook page last evening.
Hun Sen thus asked for understanding from the Grade A students and their families, stressing that “maintaining life and health is the main task of all of us now.”
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OMICRON
Community, Imported cases jump as Cambodia records highest ever daily Omicron case total
Cambodia recorded another big jump in Omicron cases today with the highest daily new cases total since November 13th 2021Todays official daily new COVID case total (diagnosed by PCR test) was 57 – all the Omicron variant – bringing the COVID case total to 121,299 cases.
The Kingdom recorded 44 new community and 13 new imported cases of the new variant.
Cambodia has now recorded 858 cases of Omicron – 472 imported and 386 community cases.
Omicron, reported to be highly transmissible and with a higher reinfection rate, has now spread worldwide – including Cambodia.
Health Ministry spokesman Hok Kim Cheng said that the Omicron variant is highly transmissible although the symptoms are mild while the Delta strain had caused thousands of people to die.
“The emergence of the Omicron variant does not mean that the Delta, a highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, has disappeared,” he added.
At present, he said less than 150 people are admitted to Intensive Care Units across the country with Covid-19 while the majority suffered only mild symptoms and have recovered at home or are recovering at their houses without burdening the health system. All are victims of the Omicron variant.
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3. INDONESIA
Tue, February 15, 2022
Latest official COVID-19 data
Confirmed 4,708,043
Deaths 144,958
Recovered 4,250,277
Source: Indonesian government
Last Update: Feb 12, 2022
Jakarta health workers start to feel the brunt of Omicron surge
Emergency hospital: A Jakarta public facility maintenance worker carries a tarpaulin bed to be used to treat COVID-19 patients at the repurposed Nagrak low-cost apartment in Cilincing, North Jakarta, on June 21, 2021.(Antara/M Risyal Hidayat)
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Nina A. Loasana (The Jakarta Post) PREMIUM Jakarta ● Tue, February 15, 2022
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Health workers in Jakarta, the country’s current epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, are starting to feel the brunt of the Omicron-fueled surge of infections, with hospitalizations climbing and daily new infections surpassing the peak of last year’s Delta wave.
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Many have contracted the highly contagious Omicron variant themselves, putting more pressure on already understaffed health facilities.
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Tri Prayogi, a COVID-19 intensive care unit (ICU) nurse at Pelni Hospital in West Jakarta, said all 20 beds at Pelni’s ICU had been occupied in the past two weeks.
READ MORE: https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2022/02/14/jakarta-health-workers-start-to-feel-the-brunt-of-omicron-surge.html
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4. LAOS
United States extends support for Covid response
The United States has so far provided over US$13 million in support of Laos’ battle against Covid-19 since March 2020.
In addition to the health sector, the US government is committed to helping the Lao government address the impacts of the pandemic on the education system, the economy, and the rule of law, US Ambassador to Laos Dr Peter M. Haymond said.
Speaking at a ceremony to hand over the latest delivery of Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine to Laos on Wednesday, Dr Haymond said the United States will continue its support for businesses, the education system, health care, persons with disabilities, and the rule of law.
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In addition to providing emergency assistance, the United States works in close partnership with the government and citizens of Laos on a range of programmes to improve health outcomes.
These include long-term efforts to improve nutrition through school feeding, programmes to address maternal and child health, and efforts to address and prevent infectious diseases.
By Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
(Latest Update January 28, 2022)
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5. MALAYSIA:
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Booster dose given according to current developments on Covid-19 – MOH
KUALA LUMPUR: The administration of the Covid-19 booster vaccine is based on current developments in relation to the effectiveness of vaccines and challenges arising from the emergence of new variants of the virus, the Health Ministry (MOH) said today.
It said the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme …
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Sabah shuts ‘Covid cluster’ schools to curb virus spread
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s decision to temporarily close schools detected to have triggered Covid-19 clusters is aimed at preventing more students and teachers from getting infected, said state Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.
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4. MYANMAR
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Myanmar’s Omicron cases rise to 146
People wait at a COVID-19 health check station in Yangon, Myanmar. PHOTO: XINHUA
.People wait at a COVID-19 health check station in Yangon, Myanmar. PHOTO: XINHUA
ANGON (XINHUA) – The number of Omicron cases has risen to 146 after 28 new cases were reported in Myanmar, according to a statement from its Ministry of Health on Thursday night.
The ministry said the Omicron variant was found in 11 samples of returnees from Malaysia, six from the Philippines, three from Thailand, four from Singapore, two from India and one each from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Russia.
According to the ministry’s figures on Thursday, the number of COVID-19 infections has increased to 533,732 in Myanmar after 128 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the past 24 hours.
With one more death, the death toll has reached 19,307 as of Thursday.
A total of 511,798 patients have been discharged from hospitals.
Myanmar detected its first two COVID-19 positive cases in March 2020.
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7. PHILIPPINES
By Red Mendoza
Only 8 out of 159,612 minors aged 5-11 experienced COVID vaccine adverse effects—DOH
A child gets vaccinated against COVID-19 in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur during the launch of the pediatric vaccination for 5-11 years old on Monday, Feb. 14. (Photo courtesy of Vigan City LGU)
MANILA, Philippines — Only eight out of the 159,612 minors aged five to 11 experienced adverse effects after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Undersecretary Myrna Cabotaje reported Tuesday.
“In terms of the adverse events following immunization, our latest report still at eight,” she said.
Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/?p=1554872#ixzz7KwSaOoY2
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8. SINGAPORE
Tracking Covid-19 cases in Singapore
A summary of those hospitalised, requiring oxygen or in the ICU
| Currently in hospital | Require oxygen supplementation | Critically ill in ICU |
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49
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There are currently 49 cases of serious illness requiring oxygen supplementation. Among them are 41 seniors aged 60 or older.
There is particular concern for those aged 60 or older
850 people have died
There were no new deaths from Covid-19 complications, according to MOH data released on Jan 27.
Rate of vaccination remains largely stagnant as booster shots increase
As at Jan 26, 88 per cent of the population have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and 91 per cent have received at least one dose.
In addition, the Health Ministry reported that 91 per cent of the eligible population have completed their full regime, or received two doses of Covid-19 vaccines.
Those eligible for booster doses are also being invited to receive their third shots. So far, 57 per cent of Singapore’s population have received boosters.
A summary of cases – those locally transmitted and those imported
The number of Covid-19 cases in Singapore has grown to 333,071, with 5,469 new cases reported on Jan 27.
Of the total cases, 1,898 were detected through polymerase chain reaction tests – comprising 1,537 local cases and 361 imported cases.
Another 3,571 cases were detected through antigen rapid tests and assessed by a doctor to have mild symptoms and of low risk. Of these, 3,553 were local and 18 were imported.
Meanwhile, another 3,109 patients were discharged. So far, a total of 311,589 patients have recovered from Covid-19.
The weekly infection growth rate is at 2.37.
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9. THAILAND:
Covid infection rate steady with 8,444 new cases Sunday
PUBLISHED : 30 JAN 2022 AT 08:27
A devotee wearing a face mask visits Wat Mangkon Kamalawat in Bangkok’s Yaowarat on Saturday ahead of Chinese New Year. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
The government on Sunday announced 8,444 more Covid-19 cases, maintaining the range of 6,000-9,000 infections per day since Jan 7, along with 12 new fatalities.
This compared with the 8,618 new cases and 19 fatalities reported on Saturday morning.
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said on Sunday afternoon that the 12 new fatalities were between the ages of 55 and 83, all Thai nationals.
Bangkok logged the most new deaths at two, followed by one each in Samut Prakan, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Chumphon, Yala and Ayutthaya.
Of the local infections, 8,133 were confirmed at hospitals, 54 via mass testing and 21 among inmates. A further 236 infections were imported from abroad.
Bangkok had 1,271 new cases, followed by Samut Prakan (783), Chon Buri (408), Nonthaburi (403), Phuket (360), Si Sa Ket (224), Ubon Ratchathani (216), Pathum Thani (174), (Nakhon Ratchasima) 166, Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Si Thammarat (162).
(Screenshot from https://epidemic-stats.com/coronavirus/thailand)
On Saturday, 84,542 people received Covid-19 treatment at hospitals, including 546 seriously ill patients and 109 dependent on ventilators.
Global Covid-19 cases rose by 2.6 million in 24 hours to 373 million. The worldwide death toll went up by 7,647 to 5.6 million. The United States had the most cases at 75 million, up 192,028, and the most deaths at 906,861, up 1,127.
On Saturday, 7,829 Covid-19 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovering from the coronavirus.
Since the pandemic started in early 2020, there have been 2,432,534 Covid-19 cases, including 209,099 cases this year, with 2,325,835 complete recoveries to date.
The accumulated death toll stood at 22,157 since the beginning of the pandemic.
The highest number of Covid-related fatalities in a 24-hour period was 312 recorded on Aug 13. The highest number of cases was 23,418 on Aug 18.
Global Covid-19 cases rose by 2.6 million in 24 hours to 373 million. The worldwide death toll went up by 7,647 to 5.6 million. The United States had the most cases at 75 million, up 192,028, and the most deaths at 906,861, up 1,127.
Thailand ranked 30th with its accumulated 2,432,534 cases.
THAILAND SITUATION
THAILAND SITUATION
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Total cases:2,432,534
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Recovered:2,325,835
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Daily New Cases:8,444
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Deaths:22,160
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Rank:30
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10. VIET NAM
Việt Nam reports 15,150 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
Việt Nam reports 15,150 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, including 50 imported and 15,100 local cases.
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Việt Nam reports over 15,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam reported 15,150 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, including 50 imported infections.
The new transmissions bring the national tally to 2,233,287.
The capital city of Hà Nôi still topped the country in terms of new cases with 2,806.
With an additional 115 COVID-19 related deaths announced on Saturday, Việt Nam’s COVID death toll is now 37,547 cases.
The country also announced that 12,353 patients made a full recovery, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,962,597.
Việt Nam has so far administered over 180.8 million doses of vaccines, including more than 79 million first doses and over 74 million second doses.
The country started a nationwide rapid vaccination campaign on Saturday. The drive, targeting all children and adults who still need vaccinations, will last through February 28. — VNS
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