by Joe Fotalattee
The Ministry of Health reported 389 new cases on December 15. The numbers have slowly increased in the past week. Most Vietnamese have been fully vaccinated, but public health experts worry the 65+ population has not yet been fully boosted as we enter cold, flu, and holiday travel season.
Fortunately, the number of COVID-19 vaccine injections is also on the rise with 33,946 doses given on December 14. There are currently 54 patients who require assistance breathing.
In the previous twenty-four hours, no COVID-19 fatalities were reported. There have been 43,179 fatalities in total as Vietnam managed locked downs prior to vaccine properly, and limited the fallout with quick administration and wide acceptance.
Scientists widely credit the vaccine for reducing fatalities and creating weaker strains. Experts urge adults to get booster shots to prevent the virus from mutating into a dangerous strain again, potentially endangering the world-wide population.