17 November 2021. At a time when the world is fighting biggest battle against COVID-19, an international team of scientists has found 18 new mammalian viruses, which pose a high risk to humans and domestic animals, from China’s infamous wet markets.https://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/18-new-viruses-potentially-high-risk-to-humans-found-in-chinas-wet-market-847483/

16 November 2021. LaoSafe comprises a series of health and hygiene standards for different subsectors of the tourism and hospitality industry, including accommodation providers, food and beverage outlets, airlines, tourist attractions, tour guides, and drivers.https://laotiantimes.com/2021/11/16/laos-to-move-forward-with-laosafe-health-and-hygiene-certification-program/

16 November 2021. Cambodia has opened its doors to welcoming both vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists. In addition, Cambodia also will strengthen the health manpower capacity to treat and facilitate Covid-19 patients, both locals and foreigners.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50971320/cambodias-doors-open-to-unvaccinated-despite-fears/

16 November 2021. The latest infections in Vietnam, including 9 imported and 10,241 local cases, were documented in 59 provinces and cities, elaborating that 4,369 patients were infected the community. Vietnam had recorded 8,603 locally-infected patients.https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20211116/vietnam-announces-10250-new-covid19-cases/64184.html

11 November 2021. Nearly 792,000 children from 12-17 years old in Hà Nội are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the fourth quarter of 2021 and first quarter of 2022.https://vietnamnews.vn/society/1077296/ha-noi-plans-to-vaccinate-nearly-792000-children-against-covid-19.html

11 November 2021. The Prime Minister of Laos has ordered the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations for children aged 12 to 17 years with aim of reopening schools. Vaccinations also continue for those above the age of 18, with aim of reopening the country and adjusting to the “new normal”https://laotiantimes.com/2021/11/11/prime-minister-of-laos-orders-vaccinations-for-children-aged-12-to-17/

11 November 2021. The Thailand Ministry of Public Health is preparing the Covid-19 vaccine for any migrant workers who cross the border to work in Thailand. This is in line with the government’s policy to provide the vaccine to everyone in the country.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2213327/govt-to-vaccinate-all-migrant-workers

11 November 2021. China will build more national-level medical centers and regional health centers by 2025, as part of efforts to achieve the balanced distribution of medical resources across the country.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202111/11/WS618c743da310cdd39bc74ad9.html

11 November 2021. The Cambodia Ministry of Health is studying the possibility of inoculating children aged three and four years of age against Covid-19. As of November 9, 13,999,741 people had been vaccinated with at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50968600/jabs-for-3-and-4-year-olds-mulled/

11 November 2021. The handbook issued this month by the Department of Healthcare and Rehabilitation under Ministry of Health, aim providing guidance for asymptomatic patients or those with mild cases of Covid-19 as a basis for action in circumstances when the number of Covid patients exceeds the capacity of hospitals or health care facilities.https://laotiantimes.com/2021/11/11/health-authorities-in-laos-prepare-covid-19-self-care-handbook/