ASEAN Covid-19 | Omicron | VAX | 3.31.22 | AN UPDATE – WHO warns of virulent COVID-19 variant risk
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GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Wednesday laid out three possible paths that the Covid-19 pandemic might follow in 2022 — with a new, more virulent variant the worst-case scenario.
The WHO said the most likely way forward was that the severity of disease caused by the virus would wane over time, due to greater public immunity.
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ASEAN Covid-19 Table – 31 March 2022
Asean as a whole has reported more than 29.08 million COVID-19 cases. Of this, more than 3 million are active cases as of March 31.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 219 countries and territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.
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1. BRUNEI
Record high daily COVID cases detected
Brunei Darussalam logged a record high of 2,015 new COVID-19 cases yesterday. The cases were detected in 1,148 PCR tests and 867 antigen rapid tests (ARTs).
2. CAMBODIA
Arrival of China-donated jabs helps Cambodia’s COVID-19 fight with more than 88 percent fully vaccinated
A plane carrying another batch of China-donated Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine arrived in the capital of Cambodia on Tuesday amid the country’s booster shots vaccination drive.
The arrival of the new batch was livestreamed on Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s official Facebook page, the state-run National Television of Cambodia (TVK), and the country’s online news provider Fresh News.
Ministry of Health Secretary of State Yok Sambath and Wu Guoquan, economic and commercial counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia, welcomed the arrival at the Phnom Penh International Airport.
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The southeast Asian nation has so far received a total of almost 50 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from three sources through bilateral procurement, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s COVAX Facility, and donations. Of the total, about 84 percent were bought from or donated by China.
To date, Cambodia has administered one dose of COVID-19 vaccines to 14.8 million people, or 92.64 percent of its 16-million population, the Ministry of Health said.
Of them, 14.01 million, or more than 88 percent, have been fully vaccinated with two required shots, 7.049 million, or 49 percent, have taken a third dose or booster shot, and 1.16 million or 7.2 percent, have got a fourth dose, the ministry added.
Director-general and spokesman of the Health Ministry Hok Kim Cheng said Chinese vaccines have helped Cambodia to achieve strong herd immunity and to revive its economy.
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3. INDONESIA
Latest official COVID-19
Latest official COVID-19 data close x
Confirmed 5,998,953
Deaths 154,670
Recovered 5,714,662
Source: Indonesian government
Last Update: Mar 28, 2022
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4. LAOS
Asean FMs discuss Covid response, recovery efforts
The Asean Foreign Ministers’ Retreat kicked off in Phnom Penh on Thursday in a hybrid format to discuss issues ranging from the Covid-19 response to economic recovery and the 10-nation bloc’s relations with dialogue partners.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Saleumxay Kommasith led the Lao delegation attending the meeting hosted by Cambodia.
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The gathering is the first foreign ministers’ meeting under the Cambodian chairmanship of Asean and takes the theme “ASEAN A.C.T.: Addressing Challenges Together”.
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5. MALAYSIA:
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4. MYANMAR
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
PRESIDENTIAL Adviser for Entrepreneurship Jose Maria Concepcion 3rd said on Wednesday that he was in favor of giving incentives to citizens promptly getting their Covid-19 booster shot, saying it could increase the number of those getting their third dose and prevent another surge owing to the waning immunity of people who received just the basic two doses against the disease.
National Task Force Against Covid-19 special adviser Dr. Teodoro Herbosa said that instead of holding a national vaccination day, areas with low inoculation rate could hold special vaccination days for individuals who are yet to receive their primary doses or booster shots.
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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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611
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49
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12
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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
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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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10. VIET NAM
46,880 COVID-19 cases recorded on Monday
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HÀ NỘI — There were 46,880 new COVID-19 infections recorded across Việt Nam on Monday.
The new cases bring the country’s tally to 2,834,373, with 39,605 deaths and 2,294,669 recoveries since the start of the pandemic.
Currently, 3,145 patients have severe infections with 13 on life support.
Out of the new daily transmissions, 33,851 were in the community.
The capital city of Hà Nội again registered the highest daily number of infections with 5,477.
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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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