New COVID-19 cases rising again, particularly Omicron variant: health official Health

New COVID-19 cases rising again, particularly Omicron variant: health official

The number of new COVID-19 cases is on the rise again, with those infected with Omicron variant making up the majority, and mainly concentrating in the northern region - where the season is changing, Prof. Phan Trong Lan, Director of the Health Ministry's Department of Preventive Medicine reported at a press conference on April 13.
Omicron subvariant XBB detected in HCM City Health

Omicron subvariant XBB detected in HCM City

The HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases on January 4 said the COVID-19 Omicron XBB variant, first discovered in India in August, has been found in the southern metropolis.
BA.2.75 found in 75.9% of new infections in Thailand World

BA.2.75 found in 75.9% of new infections in Thailand

Omicron subvariant BA.2.75 accounted for 75.9% of new COVID-19 cases logged in Thailand from November 26-December 2, from 58.9% in the previous week, according to new data released by the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).
Omicron sub-variant BA.4, BA.5 found in Vietnam Health

Omicron sub-variant BA.4, BA.5 found in Vietnam

The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineages BA.4 and BA.5 have entered Vietnam and may overwhelm the old sub-lineage BA.2, the dominant variant of concern in the country, according to Prof. Dr. Phan Trong Lan, Director of the Health Ministry’s Department of Preventive Medicine.