Vietnam Covid-19 Updates (April 4): Daily Infections Keep Falling Sharply

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Daily Covid-19 infections keep falling sharply to nearly 51,000

Vietnam recorded 50,730 coronavirus cases on April 3, representing a fall of nearly 15,000 cases compared to the previous day. Official data from the Ministry of Health show that an additional 65,616 cases were documented in 61 cities and provinces, including 27,307 cases diagnosed in the community.

Hanoi capital topped localities, registering 6,304 fresh cases, followed by Nghe An, Yen Bai, Phu Tho, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh, and Lao Cai reported between 2,000 – 3,0000 cases each. Notably, Thai Binh and Bac Giang provinces registered to add more than 51,000 cases to the national Covid-19 database after reviewing statistics.

During the day, nearly 74,608 patients were discharged from the hospital after making a full recovery from the disease, while an additional 37 patients died of the virus.

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Regular tests are not needed for newborns with Covid-19

According to new guidance from the Ministry of Health, it is not necessary to regularly test newborns who are infected with Covid-19, even if their caregivers have the virus. Infants with Covid-19 can take home treatment if they are asymptomatic or have mild clinical symptoms and no serious symptoms.

The ministry’s guidance points out specific serious signals in the newborn such as breastfeeding less, dozing off and finding it hard to wake up, signs of respiratory failure, groaning, wheezing, rising and falling nostrils, and apnea lasting more than 20 seconds.

Other danger signs are convulsions or spasticity; unusual movements; body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius, which does not improve after 48 hours; hypothermia below 36 degrees; red or pus-filled eyes, red or swollen belly button; signs of dehydration; and jaundice before three days of age, especially within 24 hours of birth. Continuous vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, and bloody stools are also serious signals for the babies’ digestive health. If both mother and infant are confirmed to have Covid-19, breastfeeding should be maintained.

If the baby has a stuffy nose, which causes difficulty when suckling, the baby's nose should be cleaned before feeding. If the baby is unable to suckle, use a spoon to feed breast milk to the baby. If only the mother is confirmed to have Covid-19, mothers and families should be counseled about breastfeeding and the risks. Pregnant women who are treated at home also need to monitor their health status by measuring their body temperature at least twice a day. They should count breathing rate, pulse, SpO2, and blood pressure (if possible) daily. They must also pay attention to fetal movements.

Once finding abnormal obstetric signs, they should immediately notify medical staff or visit a medical facility. It is also necessary to maintain regular antenatal check-ups. An antenatal check-up is recommended at any time if abnormal signs are detected or when indicated by medical staff.

If a pregnant woman with Covid-19 has antenatal care appointments and has no abnormal signs of obstetrics, a remote antenatal check-up can be performed or the pregnant woman can wait until the end of isolation. Pregnant women also need to follow a healthy diet, do exercises, supplement with micronutrients, not take tobacco and be exposed to secondhand smoke, and not use alcohol, beer, and other stimulants or narcotics.

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Phu Tho plans fireworks display to commemorate Hung Kings

High-altitude fireworks will be set off in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 9 night ( the 9th day of the third lunar month) as part of the Hung Kings Temple Festival 2022. According to the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Quang, the 15-minute fireworks show will be preceded by an art performance program.

The Hung King Temple Festival is held annually from the 8th to the 11th day in the third lunar month to commemorate the Hung Kings – the legendary founders of the nation.

The Hung Temple Festival is one of the most important and sacred festivals of the Vietnamese people and is deeply embedded in the minds of every Vietnamese citizen, regardless of what province they come from.

The pandemic has prevented crowded festivals. This year, events held on April 10 or the 10th day of the third lunar month in the framework of the festival, including rituals, art performances, and a ceremony to honor outstanding Vietnamese abroad will be connected online to more than 40 countries and territories.

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