ENEWSLETTER NO.83
Myanmar makes Myancopharm Covid vaccine available
9 May 2022. Covid-19 vaccine named Myancopharm is being produced by the Ministry of Industry in collaboration with Sinopharm China National Biotec Group, which is now available for everyone including children aged 5 and pregnant women.https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40015364
6,488 new Covid cases, 55 more deaths
9 May 2022. Thailand registered 55 more Covid-19 fatalities and 6,488 new cases during the previous 24 hours. There were 6,484 local cases and four imported ones.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2306990/6-488-new-covid-cases-55-more-deaths
Beijing to keep conducting mass testing
9 May 2022. As Beijing is still fighting intensively against the latest outbreak of COVID-19, the city government has decided to continue carrying out mass nucleic acid testing in districts and key areas and to implement stricter measures to contain the spread of virus.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202205/09/WS62787522a310fd2b29e5b695.html
Govt announces full reopening of Laos starting May 9
8 May 2022. People who have full Covid vaccination can enter Laos without needing to have a Covid test. While people who have not been fully vaccinated are still required to take a Covid-19 ATK test within 48 hours of their departure for Laos. Visitors who contract Covid-19 during their stay in Laos are responsible for all treatment expenses involved.https://www.nationthailand.com/international/40015356
Cambodia-Thailand O’ Smach border checkpoint reopened
8 May 2022. The O’ Smach international border checkpoint at Cambodia’s province of Oddar Meanchey and Thailand’s province of Surin was reopened. To be able to travel within Thailand, Cambodians need to have a passport, health insurance certificate and valid COVID-19 vaccination card.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501071067/cambodia-thailand-o-smach-border-checkpoint-reopened/
Vietnam celebrates as Covid-19 infections keep dipping and only 2,269 new cases reported on Sunday (May 8)
8 May 2022. Vietnam recorded 2,269 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday. Among the new infections, only one was imported and the rest were domestically transmitted reported in 51 provinces and cities.https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2022/05/08/vietnam-celebrates-as-covid-19-infections-keep-dipping-and-only-2269-new-cases-reported-on-sunday-may-8
Multi-disciplinary teams play big role in treatment
29 April 2022. Multi-disciplinary teams involving a wide range of departments are playing a prominent role treating severely ill COVID-19 patients during the current outbreak in Shanghai.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202204/29/WS626b48fda310fd2b29e5a1cb.html
Thailand reopens land border crossings in 17 provinces May 1
29 April 2022. Some land border crossings between Thailand and its neighbors will reopen on May 1st, including Loei, Nakhon Phanom, NongKhai, Mukdahan, BuengKan, Sisaket, Surin, Sa Kaeo, Chanthaburi, Trat, Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ranong, Songkhla, Narathiwat, Yala, and Satun border crossings.https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-reopens-land-border-crossings-in-17-provinces-may-1-397019
Reported severe cases, deaths of dengue fever in Southern region increase
29 April 2022. Some provinces and cities on the list of rapidly increasing rates of severe dengue include Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Binh Duong in the Southeast region and Soc Trang, Ca Mau, Vinh Long, Tien Giang in the Mekong Delta.https://www.sggpnews.org.vn/health/reported-severe-cases-deaths-of-dengue-fever-in-southern-region-increase-98816.html