Chinese mainland reports 4 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases

20 August 2021. The Chinese mainland reported four new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, including two in Jiangsu and the other two in Yunnan. Also reported were 29 new imported cases, including nine in Guangdong, six in Yunnan, two each in Beijing, Liaoning, Shanghai, Fujian and Henan, and one each in Tianjin, Heilongjiang, Jiangsu and Sichuan.https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202108/20/WS611f1430a310efa1bd66a04d.html

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One Cambodian succumbs to COVID-19 in Thailand while another six from Cambodia test positive

20 August 2021. One Cambodia was recorded as among the 301 declared dead in Thailand as a result of infection from COVID-19. Thai authorities also reported that six people who entered Thailand from Cambodia were also detected as COVID-19 positive.https://www.khmertimeskh.com/50919645/one-cambodian-succumbs-to-covid-19-in-thailand-while-another-six-from-cambodia-test-positive/

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Chinese cities to fault unvaccinated people who cause infections as they face threats of double-infection in upcoming flu season

19 August 2021. Facing the double threats of flu and COVID-19 in the upcoming autumn, some places in China have issued regulations that those who did not get vaccinated will be held responsible if they cause an infection incident. Some places have banned unvaccinated people from entering public places.https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202108/1231918.shtml

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Foreign ministry clarifies entry policies for fully inoculated arrivals, vaccination for foreigners

19 August 2021. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday clarified Việt Nam’s policies on entry for fully vaccinated arrivals and ensuring equal access to COVID-19 vaccines for foreigners in the country. The health ministry also has issued guidance on quarantine for entrants who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered.https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1016108/foreign-ministry-clarifies-entry-policies-for-fully-inoculated-arrivals-vaccination-for-foreigners.html

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Phuket port to close due to infections on trawler

19 August 2021. Phuket province is preparing to temporarily close the Phuket Fishing Port of the Fish Marketing Organisation (FMO) for Covid-19 containment, after a trawler’s 95 crew members were found to have contracted the disease. The Delta variant of Covid-19 is now dominant in the province, resulting in a spike of infection rates. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2167459/phuket-port-to-close-due-to-infections-on-trawler

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