Hematologic parameters in patients with covid 19 infection

The intensive care unit (ICU) has 22 beds, but is having to serve 29 now. Doctors have had to set up extra beds in the unit. Previously, every patient that experienced second septic shock was immediately be transferred from the general ward to the ICU but now, the unit is only taking patients who have experienced the second septic shock and need to be on a ventilator. In the past three weeks, the number of admissions to the ICU has risen to three times the normal at six-seven cases per day, and doctors have been overwhelmed. Doctors set up equipment to treat a 19-year-old woman transferred Thursday from Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province. Five days before she was admitted Tuesday to the provincial General Hospital, the woman had high fever and muscle pain for five days. She … [Read more...] about HCMC ICU overwhelmed with dengue fever patients

The 26th ASEAN-RoK dialogue was held in Seoul on July 1. (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – The Republic of Korea (RoK) affirmed the importance it attaches to relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 26th ASEAN-RoK dialogue in Seoul on July 1. The RoK’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yeo Seung-bae and Ambassador Vu Ho , acting Head of ASEAN SOM Vietnam, co-chaired the event, the first in-person dialogue between ASEAN and a partner after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The two sides reviewed their relationship, outlined cooperation orientations and compared notes on regional and international issues. The RoK said it backs ASEAN’s centrality and pledged to coordinate with the bloc in implementing the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific through practical cooperation programmes and activities. The country spoke highly of ASEAN’s contributions to peace, cooperation and prosperity in the region over the past years, saying … [Read more...] about RoK attaches importance to relations with ASEAN

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Fresh lychee, which is in season now in northern Vietnam, has returned to in-flight meals on Vietnam Airlines after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fruit, grown in Bac Giang province, is being served to business class passengers on the national flag carrier ’s domestic and international routes from Hanoi from July 1-15. The move aims to introduce the specialty to both domestic and foreign passengers and expand cooperation with businesses and localities to promote Vietnamese agricultural products to the world. Since June 24, Vietnam Airlines has coordinated with Bac Giang province to promote lychee on e-commerce platform VNAMall. Phan The Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Bac Giang People’s Committee, underscored that the province is home to the country’s largest lychee-growing area of over 28,000 hectares. Bac Giang’s lychee was the first Vietnamese product to be granted PGIC in Japan and is eligible for … [Read more...] about Fresh lychee on national flag carrier’s in-flight menu

Hanoi has recorded three infections caused by the BA.5 sub-strain of the Omicron coronavirus variant, according to the municipal Department of Health. A health worker takes samples for Covid-19 testing Speaking at a Friday meeting with the city people’s committee, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health Vu Cao Cuong said that three local people had been found infected with the sub-variant BA.5 of Omicron at Bach Mai Hospital. "Three cases of BA.5 of Omicron infection have mild symptoms or no symptoms," Cuong said. "But this strain has been found to be spreading faster than other circulating variants such as BA.1 and BA.2." The official reported that Hanoi currently confirmed an average of 180 Covid-19 cases a day, much lower than a few months ago. Now, the city has more than 1.60 million cases of Covid-19. "We're speeding up Covid-19 vaccination with third and fourth doses while many people are reluctant to get them," he added. According to … [Read more...] about Hanoi reports three SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.5 cases

Many Vietnamese airlines have proposed that the ceiling prices of domestic air tickets be further increased or removed as they have suffered heavy losses due to wildly soaring fuel costs. Even though air tickets have been rising, even higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, carriers argued that they have to make up for relentlessly rising fuel expenses. Round-trip airfares of economy class for the Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City route are fluctuating around VND3-5 million (US$129-214) per ticket and those for business class are VND8-17 million ($343-729), an increase of 20-50 percent compared to periods with passenger shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Airfares to famous tourist destinations, such as Da Nang and Phu Quoc, have even changed hourly, and customers can hardly find cheap tickets even though for early morning or late-night flights. Many customers commented that many airlines might have taken unfair advantage of higher fuel prices, triggered by rising world oil … [Read more...] about Vietnamese airlines want domestic airfare caps raised, even removed, amid fuel cost hikes

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on July 1. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue arrived at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on July 1 afternoon, successfully wrapping up his official visit s to Hungary and the United Kingdom from June 26 – 30. Hue held talks with top legislators, met with government leaders and ministers of Hungary and the UK and witnessed the signing of a number of memoranda of understanding on cooperation between ministries and localities. He took the occasion to thank Hungarian and British leaders and people for donating COVID-19 vaccines and test kits to help Vietnam combat the pandemic. The NA Chairman also met with heads of friendship parliamentary groups, friendship associations, corporations and universities in the two countries; attended high-level forums on trade, economy, investment and education; and visited Vietnamese communities … [Read more...] about Top legislator arrives in Hanoi, concluding visits to Hungary, UK

A driver's blood alcohol level is measured at a checkpoint on Tran Hung Dao Street, Bac Ninh city. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Statistics reveal that traffic accidents have dropped in all three criteria of incidents, fatalities and injuries in the first five months of 2022. This is equivalent to a decrease of 800 accidents (14.46%), 30 fatalities (1.07%), and 875 injuries (22.145) compared to the same period last year. Reports from the Office of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) said that since the beginning of this year, there have been 4,733 traffic accidents , which resulted in 2,761 deaths and left 3,078 people injured. The MoT has been working closely with other ministries, departments and localities to have a comprehensive and stringent action plan to effectively ensure traffic safety and order. The ministry also places focus on newly-emerged accident-prone spots, enhancing security and traffic signage, raising awareness, and giving out instructions for traffic … [Read more...] about Traffic accidents decline in five months