Burden on world trade Freighters back up off southern China

As of: 21.06.2021 8:59 a.m.

The container ships are stowed in the fourth largest port in the world. The reason is a corona outbreak in Shenzhen-Yantian. The international movement of goods is impaired – possibly until the end of the year.

From Steffen Wurzel, ARD studio Shanghai

The congestion of the container ships off southern China is worse than that Blockade of the Suez Canal in March This is how Vincent Clerc, manager of the Danish shipping company Maersk, summed it up in a conversation with journalists in mid-June. At times, around 130 container ships from all over the world were anchored off the port of Shenzhen-Yantian, as reported by the Bloomberg news agency.

Weeks-long consequences for world trade

The reason for the traffic jam is a new – albeit small – corona outbreak in the southern Chinese part of Guangdong, where Shenzhen is located. Because the local authorities ordered the port of Shenzhen to be partially closed due to the corona, ships could not dock and cast off. Supply chains worldwide are out of step. German companies in the Guangdong region are also reporting that department stores are sometimes overcrowded. In the meantime, the situation in Guangdong has normalized, but weeks will pass before the backlog has completely cleared, estimates Nick Marro, an analyst for world trade at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in Hong Kong. The backlog will therefore continue for weeks through the global supply chains.

Traffic jam in the fourth largest port in the world

Shenzhen-Yantian is the fourth largest container port in the world; Last year more than 27 million standard containers (TEU) were handled there. For comparison: In Hamburg there were fewer than nine million containers in 2020, i.e. around a third of them.

The logistics delays are a problem especially for the tech and electronics industry: around 90 percent of all electronics exports from China go through the port of Shenzhen-Yantian. Analyst Nick Marro expects the situation to remain tense, given the global openings after the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Relaxation probably only towards the end of the year

“There is no sign of an end to global consumer demand for goods and products. In many western countries, stocks are usually replenished in the third quarter of the year, which continues to ensure high trading activity,” says Marro. “This suggests that the tensions in global logistics and at the ports will not ease until the fourth quarter of the year.” In China, almost no reports are made of the container ship congestion in front of the port of Shenzhen-Yantian

Contrary to the bustling atmosphere at the weekend, the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on May 30 were quieter after many Covid-19 cases in the community were announced. Many streets in the center of Ho Chi Minh City such as Dong Khoi, Le Duan, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Nguyen Du, Hai Ba Trung… were empty. Le Duan Street (District 1) The corners of the central streets of Ho Chi Minh City no longer have the vibrant rhythm of daily life Nguyen Hue pedestrian street (District 1) has been temporarily closed to prevent the Covid-19 epidemic. Nguyen Van Binh book street has also been closed, the entrances are all equipped with tables and chairs, flower beds, and barricades. The area in front of Notre Dame Cathedral on weekends is often crowded with people to visit, today also very few people. Turtle Lake is quiet, no longer the familiar image of students who come here every weekend. Many streets in the city are empty Nguyen Huu Canh Street, even at rush hour, is empty of traffic Cay Go overpass (District 6), an important intersection at the western gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, is no longer crowded as usual. Vo Van Kiet Boulevard is a lifeline of traffic, connecting the two ends of the Northeast – Southwest of the city, but there are few cars on weekends, a very rare image compared to weekdays. A restaurant on Nguyen Trai Street (District 1) only sells takeaways, and at the same time keeps a distance of 2 meters from customers according to the requirements of the authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City continues to record many Covid-19 cases. Specifically, 2 cases of Covid-19 were isolated immediately after entering An Giang; 76 cases were recorded domestically in Ho Chi Minh City (46), Bac Giang (20), Bac Ninh (7), Nghe An (3); in which 71 cases were detected in isolation or blockade areas. Case BN12901-BN12903 was recorded in Nghe An province in the blockade area. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Case BN12904-BN12910 recorded in Bac Ninh province: 5 cases are F1 cases, 1 case is related to Van Duong outbreak, 1 case is related to Dai Phuc outbreak. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Cases BN12911-BN12914, BN12917-BN12932 were recorded in Bac Giang province in an isolated area and a blockade area, related to workers working in industrial zones. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Case BN12933-BN12978 recorded in HCMC: 41 cases are isolated F1 cases, 5 cases are under epidemiological investigation. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. As of 6 a.m. on June 20, Vietnam had a total of 11,289 domestic Covid-19 cases and 1,689 imported cases. The number of new cases from April 27 to now: 9,719 cases, of which 2,280 patients have been declared cured. There are 22 provinces (Yen Bai, Quang Ngai, Quang Ninh, Quang Nam, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Tuyen Quang, Son La, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Thai Nguyen, Hung Yen, Hai Phong, Tay Ninh, Gia Lai, Bac Lieu, Dien Bien, Dak Lak, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh, Thai Binh, Vinh Phuc) has not recorded any new cases in the community for 14 days.

Recently, the beaches in Turkey appeared a patch of mucus (sea snot), which is increasingly spreading over the water. The widespread mucus layer on the Turkish coast causes serious damage to the country’s marine life and fishermen. (Source: Reuters) Sea snot is a green mud that is formed naturally when algae are over-nutriented due to hot weather and polluted water environment. The phenomenon was first detected in Turkey in 2007 and then in the Aegean Sea near Greece. The latest outbreak in the Sea of ​​Marmara near Istanbul is believed to be the largest in history. (Source: Reuters) Experts believe that the large amount of mucus that has appeared recently is due to a combination of environmental pollution and global warming, which accelerates the growth of algae that cause the slime. Meanwhile, President Erdogan said that the problem of untreated sewage being discharged directly into the sea was the cause of this outbreak of marine mucus. (Source: Reuters) When algae grow out of control in the spring, as we’ve seen this year, they block sunlight and cause declines, says biology professor at Istanbul University Muharrem Balci. oxygen for fish and marine life. (Source: Reuters) This mucous membrane covers the sea surface like a canvas. After a while, they sink, covering the seabed ecosystem and harming many species of creatures. When this process is over, they will appear to smell like a spoiled egg. This phenomenon can cause poisoning to sea clams and creatures such as crabs. (Source: Reuters) Professor Bayram Ozturk of the Turkish Marine Research Agency said that due to the overgrowth of the mucus layer, several species are endangered, including oysters, mussels and starfish. “This is a real disaster,” he said. (Source: Reuters) According to environmental engineer Cevahir Efe Akcelik, mucus could cover the sea during the summer if authorities do not take urgent measures. Studies show that mucus stays not only on the surface but also at depths between 25-30 meters. (Source: Reuters) Divers report that large numbers of fish and other species in the affected area are being wiped out by suffocation. This phenomenon has a significant impact on the lives of fishermen. Boats passing through the Sea of ​​Marmara had to navigate through the gray mud, while some fishermen were unable to fish because the mud clogs their engines and nets. (Source: Reuters) Mehmet Soyolcu (43 years old), a fourth generation fisherman in the Sea of ​​Marmara, said that in the past, it took two hours to pull a fishing net at sea, but now it takes ten hours, not counting the cost of fuel. materials and other operating costs. Every day, the operating costs are getting higher and higher, and the fish are less and less. (Source: Reuters) Some fishermen will raise prices to cover their losses, but that won’t help either because people fear the seawater might contaminate the fish in Marmara. At the fish market, more and more customers avoid buying fish and seafood since information about the mucus layer appeared. This makes the fishermen lose income from fishing, life becomes more difficult. (Source: Reuters) Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city with about 16 million inhabitants, and five other provinces, factories and industrial centers border the sea. As a result, this outbreak has had a severe impact on the ecosystem and fisheries in the region. (Source: Reuters) The Sea of ​​Marmara is a sea that stretches 281 km from the Northeast to the Southwest and is 80 km wide at its widest. This sea is connected to the Black Sea through the Bosphorus, also known as the Istanbul Strait in the Northeast. President Erdogan fears the problem will be very serious if the mucus spreads to the Black Sea. (Source: Reuters) The Turkish government has deployed a team of experts to examine the source of pollution in the sea. Workers are now trying to use nets to remove mucus, but their efforts have so far been largely ineffective. (Source: Reuters) Not only around the Sea of ​​Marmara, but the adjacent Black Sea and Aegean Sea regions were also affected by this mucus outbreak. (according to Reuters)

Besides, there were many other notable outbreaks such as the one at Hoc Mon mechanical workshop (51 cases), Ehome 3 apartment building (59 cases), Kim Minh Company (27 cases), Tan Phu District Hospital. (13 cases) Regarding the Hoc Mon mechanical workshop, an employee at the garment factory in Vinh Loc A industrial park (Binh Chanh district) was taken to concentrated isolation from June 9, and tested positive on June 15. Also located in Vinh Loc A industrial zone, on June 12, through a screening test at the hospital, a worker working at a food company was also positive. From here, the health sector took more than 100 test samples of F1 and screened for about 500 employees at the dormitory of this facility, and 350 people at the factory, and found 11 positive aggregate samples. Cu Chi field hospital, where COVID-19 patients are treated in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: HOANG LAN On June 13, through screening, Xuyen A Hospital discovered a positive person in Tan Phu Trung industrial zone (Cu Chi district). Continue to screen close contacts, family members, recorded 4 positive cases and 6 positive pool samples. In addition, through community screening, testing more than 1,500 workers staying in Binh Tan district working for PouYuen company, there were 2 positive cases. Binh said that in the coming time, the medical force will continue to strengthen measures to control the COVID-19 epidemic in the area, strengthen tracing investigation, thoroughly zoning out the epidemic, and testing on a large scale. high-risk areas to look for sources of infection. The authorities will tighten the streamlining and screening of patients who come for examination and treatment, especially paying attention to checking epidemiological factors, carefully screening people coming from such as places where COVID-19 cases have been recorded. , who have suspicious symptoms.

Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City is deserted because of the implementation of social distancing. (Photo: Thanh Vu/VNA) Currently, Ho Chi Minh City has many outbreaks of unknown origin in the community and from there spreading to many people, so it is necessary to accelerate the screening and wide-ranging work to end the infection chains. This is the direction of Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City at the meeting of the city’s Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control on the afternoon of June 15. Reporting at the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Tan Binh, Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health, said that on June 15, the city recorded 90 cases of COVID-19. Up to now, Ho Chi Minh City has 1,252 cases of COVID-19 in the community with many outbreaks with wide spread such as the outbreak of the Phuc Hung mission group with 476 positive cases for SARS-CoV-2; Outbreak Hoc Mon Mechanical Workshop has 51 positive cases; Ehome 3 apartment outbreak has a total of 59 positive cases; Outbreak Road 11 (Hiep Binh Phuoc ward, Thu Duc city) has 8 positive cases; Outbreaks in Tan Thoi 2 and Tan Thoi Hiep 3 hamlets (Tan Hiep commune, Hoc Mon district) have 32 positive cases; Kim Minh company outbreak (Ward 13, District 5) has 27 positive cases; Outbreak Tan Phu District Hospital has 14 positive cases; Outbreak of Xuyen A Hospital has 22 positive cases… The director of the Department of Health is concerned about the outbreak at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases because the number of cases has reached 67, of which 60 are medical staff and 7 cases are family members of these staff. . Besides, more and more cases appear in companies and industrial zones in recent days. Concerned about the situation of many new infection chains appearing in the community, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong acknowledged that new outbreaks appear according to a common formula of hospital screening. detecting cases, then screening and tracing at living quarters and workplaces again discovered new cases. “There are more and more new cases with unknown sources of infection, so for infection chains with unknown sources of infection, it is necessary to focus on screening, testing and testing on a large scale because if not blocked, the epidemic will spread. to the community,” Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong expressed concern. Chairman of the People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong directed, in the immediate future, the health sector must carefully screen risk groups in hospitals; Sampling implementation extensive testing to industrial area , export processing zones from now until June 25; at the same time, monitor high-risk places including domestic and international flights, trains and ships entering Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong also suggested that departments, branches, districts of the city must be ready to prepare plans for epidemic prevention and control in a spirit of speed and determination because of the fact that there are still many cases of negligence in the public sector. epidemic prevention and control. According to the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, this is the time when the entire political system must try and devote all its efforts to the goal of epidemic prevention and control, ensuring the safety and health of the people. Only in this way can we shorten the time of social distancing and bring life back to a new normal.

This company has now been locked down and sampled all 350 employees at the garment factory. Also located in Vinh Loc A Industrial Park, on June 12, through screening, Quoc Anh General Hospital discovered a positive case for nCoV. This person is a worker at Van Duc Food Company. The health sector has traced and sampled more than 100 F1. 500 workers at the facility’s dormitories have been tested. Through the screening of these two companies, the health sector discovered 11 positive aggregate samples. The health sector is conducting large-scale screening samples in industrial zones. Photo: Chi Hung. In addition, on June 13, through screening, Xuyen A Hospital discovered a positive case of a worker in Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park. The health sector detected 4 more positive cases and 6 positive pool samples. Binh said another infection chain was detected through community screening in a residential area of ​​An Lac ward, Binh Tan district. Through testing more than 1,500 workers staying in Binh Tan district, working at PouYuen Company, two positive cases were found. This afternoon, the health sector tested about 1,000 workers and the Department of Health is expanding rapid antigen testing in this area. Binh informed that on the afternoon of June 15, the Department of Health coordinated with Binh Tan and Binh Chanh districts to test more than 25,000 officials and workers in Vinh Loc Industrial Park. According to the announcement of the Ministry of Health, from April 27 to now, Ho Chi Minh City has 894 Covid-19 patients. In particular, the largest outbreak related to the Renaissance missionary group was basically under control. However, the epidemic was complicated when there were many clusters of cases with unknown sources of transmission. In particular, the epidemic has penetrated the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City. The first case was detected on June 12 in the information technology department. Only 4 days after being discovered, this outbreak had 69 people including medical staff and related people. On June 14, Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong made a decision to ease social distancing in Go Vap district and Thanh Loc ward (district 12), reducing from applying Directive 16 to Directive 15. The city remains separated under Directive 15 for 2 weeks. Unloading checkpoints in Go Vap At 0:00 on June 15, all quarantine checkpoints at the gateway of Go Vap district were lifted according to the decision to reduce the distance level of Ho Chi Minh City.

From 12:00 to 18:00 on June 15, there were 213 new cases (BN11000-11122): – 03 quarantined cases immediately after entry in Tay Ninh (2) and Quang Nam (1). – 210 cases recorded domestically in Bac Giang (138), City. Ho Chi Minh City (38), Bac Ninh (21), Binh Duong (12), Lang Son (1); in which 204 cases were detected in isolation or blockade areas. – 303 patients were declared cured. – On June 15, Vietnam recorded 402 new cases: + 04 quarantined cases right after entry in Tay Ninh (3) and Quang Nam (1). + 398 cases recorded domestically in Bac Giang (235), Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City (90), Bac Ninh (55), Binh Duong (12), Ha Tinh (3), Lang Son (2), Hanoi (1); in which 204 cases were detected in isolation or blockade areas. Number of COVID-19 cases in the world as of 6pm on June 15 15 – The whole world has 177,086,331 cases, of which 161,294,735 recovered; 3,829,041 deaths and 11,962,555 cases of treatment (84,442 cases of severe disease). – In the past 24 hours, the number of world cases increased by 604,855 cases, and deaths increased by 16,906 cases. – Europe increased 17,026 cases; North America increased 1,584 cases; South America increased 2,152 cases; Asia increased 43,305 cases; Africa increased by 316 cases; Oceania increased 126 cases. – In Southeast Asia, the day recorded 22,493 cases, of which: Indonesia increased 8,161 cases, Malaysia increased 5,419 cases, Philippines increased 5,389 cases, Thailand increased 3,000 cases, Cambodia increased 495 cases, Singapore increased 14 cases, Laos increased 15 shift. As of 6pm on 15/6: – Vietnam has a total of 9,566 domestic cases and 1,646 imported cases. – Number of new cases from April 27 to now: 7,996 cases, of which 1,765 patients have been declared cured. – There are 23 provinces (Yen Bai, Quang Ngai, Dong Nai, Quang Ninh, Quang Nam, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Nam Dinh, Hoa Binh, Tuyen Quang, Son La, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Thai Nguyen, Hung Yen) , Hai Phong, Tay Ninh, Gia Lai, Bac Lieu, Dien Bien, Dak Lak, Dong Thap, Tra Vinh) has not recorded any new cases for 14 days. – The number of tests from April 29, 2021 up to now has been done 2,171,076 samples for 4,818,269 turns of people. Treatment status: – 303 patients were announced cured: BN1133, BN1134, BN1271, BN1272, BN1274, BN1276, BN1289, BN1290, BN1352, BN1370, BN1846, BN1518, BN1519, BN1521, BN1563, BN1568, BN2073BN, 1893, BN1726,1893, BN2360, BN2456, BN2457, BN2458, BN2459, BN2461, BN2474, BN2475, BN2476, BN2477, BN2490, BN2491, BN2492, BN2493, BN2508, BN2509, BN2520, BN2524, BN2525, BN256,576,2607, BN2575, BN2525, BN2575 BN2608, BN2609, BN2610, BN2611, BN2612, BN2613, BN2614, BN2615, BN2616, BN2618, BN2661, BN2662, BN2666, BN2672, BN2673, BN2674, BN2706, BN2732, BN27,2733, BN27 BN2897, BN2907, BN2844, BN2845, BN3045, BN3927, BN3848, BN5616, BN5761, BN4205, BN4648, BN5000, BN5003, BN5004, BN5057, BN5073, BN5184, BN5216, BN5625, BN55, BN5620, BN45104620, BN5691, BN5906, BN5945, BN8378, BN4926, BN5244, BN5664, BN5763, BN5830, BN5891, BN5900, BN5901, BN5902, BN5903, BN5905, BN5907, BN5950, BN6005, BN5241, BN91,63 BN5545, BN5812, BN5892, BN5917, BN6073, BN6080, BN6100, BN6149, BN7011, BN5529, BN5700, BN7307, BN7834, BN3519, BN3687, BN5055, BN6280, BN6283, 6207, BN6285, BN2594 BN6680, BN6902, BN6903, BN7998, BN9304, BN3891, BN3940, BN4080, BN4356, BN4553, BN4633, BN4635, BN4636, BN4801, BN4803, BN4842, BN4917, BN4924, BN4935, BN2848, BN4935, BN4860, BN5576, BN5611, BN5618, BN5651, BN5654, BN5723, BN5736, BN5744, BN5791, BN5793, BN5839, BN5894, BN5986, BN5987, BN5993, BN5997, BN6109, BN6111, BN623,622150, BN62,623,62150, BN62 BN6275, BN6551, BN6558, BN6954, BN7113, BN7509, BN8298, BN8385, BN8749, BN9190, BN3068, BN3410, BN3485, BN3768, BN3916, BN4013, BN4124, BN4208, BN4208, BN5743,BN434617 BN4733, BN4833, BN4891, BN5602, BN5877, BN5968, BN5978, BN6257, BN6377, BN6462, BN6475, BN6495, BN6497, BN6542, BN6555, BN6598, BN6603, BN6605, BN6664, BN9768666, BN BN6923, BN6985, BN7056, BN7161, BN7218, BN7222, BN7239, BN7290, BN7321, BN7328, BN7335, BN7407, BN7461, BN7538, BN7578, BN7579, BN7837, BN7705, BN821, BN793, BN8995, BN7838, BN89 BN8326, BN8391, BN8396, BN8399, BN8693, BN8750, BN9116, BN9254, BN9311, BN3221, BN3459, BN3603, BN3784, BN3880, BN4131, BN4171, BN4373, BN4974, BN71,6990, BN60, BN60 BN7465, BN7531, BN7537, BN7698, BN7829, BN7849, BN7909, BN8226. – Number of negative cases for SARS-CoV-2: + 1st time: 343 + Second time: 99 + 3rd time: 55 – Number of deaths: 61 cases. – Number of cured cases: 4,543 cases. Details of new cases: 03 quarantined cases right after entry – CASE Case 11000 was isolated immediately after entry in Tay Ninh province: female, 45 years old, address in Hong Ngu City, Dong Thap province. On June 12, 2021, from abroad entered Vietnam through Moc Bai International Border Gate, Tay Ninh province and was isolated immediately after entering in Tay Ninh province. Test results confirmed June 14, 2021 positive for SARS-CoV-2. Currently being isolated and treated at the Medical Center of Ben Cau district, Tay Ninh province. – CASE BN11001 was isolated immediately after entering Tay Ninh province: male, 33 years old, address in Tan Tru district, Long An province. On June 14, 2021, he entered Vietnam from abroad through Moc Bai International Border Gate, Tay Ninh province and was isolated immediately after entering in Tay Ninh province. Test results confirmed June 15, 2021 positive for SARS-CoV-2. Currently being isolated and treated at the Medical Center of Ben Cau district, Tay Ninh province. – CASE Case 11102 was isolated immediately after entering Quang Nam province: female, 29 years old, address in Thanh Oai district, TP. Hanoi. On June 14, 2021, she entered Da Nang Airport from Japan on flight VJ2531 and was isolated immediately after entering in Quang Nam province. The first test result on June 15, 2021 was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Currently being isolated and treated at Quang Nam Regional General Hospital, Quang Nam province. 210 cases recorded in the country – CASES BN11002-BN11048, BN11050-BN11058, BN11060-BN11062, BN11064, BN11066-BN11067, BN11070, BN11072, BN11074-BN11075, BN11077, BN11079, BN11081-BN11082, BN11085-BN11100, BN11105-BN1103 , BN11112, BN11114, BN11117-BN11119, BN11121, BN11125-BN11127, BN11129, BN11133, BN11135-BN11136, BN11138-BN11139, BN11141-BN11143, BN11145, BN11147-BN11174 recorded in Bac Giang province were in isolation area and blocked, related to workers working in industrial zones. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. – Case Case 11049 recorded in Lang Son province: female, 26 years old, address in Huu Lung district, Lang Son province; related to Quang Chau Industrial Park, has been isolated. Test results on June 15, 2021 were positive for SARS-CoV-2. Currently being isolated and treated at the Health Center of Huu Lung district, Lang Son province. – CASES BN11059, BN11063, BN11065, NB11068-BN11069, BN11071, BN11073, BN11076, BN11078, BN11080, BN11083-BN11084, BN11122, BN11124, BN11130-BN11131, BN11134, BN11137, BN11140, BN1140, BN11140, : 12 cases related to the Que Vo Industrial Park outbreak, 4 related to the Khac Niem Industrial Park outbreak, 2 related to Thuan Thanh outbreak, 2 F1 cases, 1 case under epidemiological investigation. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. – CASES BN11101, BN11104, BN11107-BN11108, BN11111, BN11113, BN11115-BN11116, BN11120, BN11123, BN11128, BN11132 recorded in Binh Duong province: related to BN10584-BN10585; has been isolated. Test results on June 14, 2021 were positive for SARS-CoV-2. – CASES BN11175-BN11212 recorded in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh: 31 cases are F1 cases, 2 cases are related to the Renaissance mission group, 5 cases are under epidemiological investigation. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2.

Some of the first COVID-19 infections were linked to the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, China. Photo: Simon Song. According to the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong, China), a study by scientists from West China Normal University and Oxford University recently shed light on the wildlife trade. in Wuhan City, which has long been considered a potential source of the spread of COVID-19. In the most detailed record of the wildlife trade yet to be released, scientists estimate that more than 47,000 wild animals were sold in the city’s markets in the two-and-a-half years before the outbreak. disease outbreak. According to the study, up to 38 animals were sold at 17 stores in four markets in Wuhan city between May 2017 and November 2019. These include mammals such as civets, ferrets and raccoons, which are known to be susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, along with squirrels, badgers, foxes and porcupines, as well as birds and cows close. However, the researchers did not find any evidence that bats or pangolins – considered two sources of SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission – were commercially available. Seven of the wildlife shops are at the Huanan seafood wholesale market, which has been linked to several COVID-19 cases in late 2019. On average, about 1,100 animals are transported throughout the city’s markets each month, in a trade that the researchers describe as qualifying for disease spread and “essentially any legal”. “Almost all the animals for sale are alive, caged, crammed and in poor condition. Most of the shops offer butchering services, which are performed on site, which does not guarantee food hygiene or animal welfare,” the researchers said. Huanan Seafood Market, Wuhan, closed last January. Photo: Simon Song/SCMP Veterinarian David Hayman, a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) team visiting Wuhan in early 2021, said the study confirmed that live wild mammals were for sale. in Wuhan, which the WHO team suspected, but could not verify. The study also provides clear evidence that several species that are susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus have been “continuously marketed,” Hayman said. The origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the COVID-19 epidemic is still unknown. Scientists as well as governments in many countries have called for further investigation into whether the virus came from the wild or leaked from a laboratory, a theory that China has repeatedly denied. The wildlife trade has been identified as a possible route of transmission of the virus, which is believed to have originated in bats. Most of the first cases were linked to the Huanan Seafood Market, and a subsequent analysis found that more than half of the first cases in December 2019 were in contact with this market or markets. other in the city. However, no link was found between commercially available animals and the virus. Earlier, a report by the WHO team, based on information from Chinese authorities, said that only snakes, crocodiles and salamanders, which are less likely to contract SARS-CoV-2, were sold directly. continue at the market at the end of December 2019. “It is important that mammals that are alive and being sold in markets in Wuhan just before the first cases of COVID-19 were recorded, are very contagious with the SARS-CoV-2 virus,” said Daniel Lucey. , an infectious disease specialist at Georgetown University Medical Center (USA), said. Meanwhile, Zhou Zhao-min, co-author of the study, hopes the newly published data can be useful in tracing the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Spain made an alternate squad list of 17 players to attend EURO 2020. Over the weekend, captain Sergio Busquets of the Spanish team tested positive for the nCoV virus. Not long after, defender Diego Llorente also contracted COVID-19 and caused the bullfighting team to face many disturbances. The fact that 2 players in a row tested positive for the nCoV virus made the main squad of the Spanish team unable to play in the friendly match against Lithuania on the morning of June 9. Therefore, coach Luis Enrique was forced to use the U21 squad consisting of players who had just helped “La Roja” reach the final of the European Under-21 Football Championship to attend this match. Although they are all young players, but the U21 players performed excellently as Spain beat Lithuania 4-0 with goals from Hugo Guillamon, Brahim Diaz, Juan Miranda and Javi Puado . After that, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that there will be 11 players in the Spain squad for the friendly match against Lithuania to be called up to the national team for EURO 2020. . Along with the six substitutes that have just been called up, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Raul Albiol, Rodrigo Moreno, Carlos Soler, Brais Mendez and Pablo Fornals, they will form a team of 17 players, training with the same schedule as the original team. but completely separate to ensure the prevention of COVID-19 epidemic. If the main squad cannot play due to the COVID-19 outbreak, these 17 names will officially become the players of the Spanish team attending EURO 2020. Alternative squad of Spain team. Alternative Spain squad at EURO 2020: Goalie: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Alvaro Fernandez (Huesca) Defender: Raul Albiol (Villarreal), Oscar Mingueza (Barcelona), Juan Miranda (Real Betis), Alejandro Pozo (Eibar) Midfielder: Marc Cucurella (Getafe) Pablo Fornals (West Ham), Brais Mendez (Celta de Vigo), Carlos Soler (Valencia), Brahim Diaz (Milan), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Gonzalo Villar (Roma) Striker: Rodrigo Moreno (Leeds United), Bryan Gil (Eibar), Yeremi Pino (Villarreal), Javi Puedo (Espanyol)

The tea shop has a sign saying “Takeaway only” despite having to spend a lot of money to rent a super wide space. Although it was hot and sunny, it was right at noon, but on the small street of Nguyen Cao (Hanoi), many customers and scattered motorbikes were still waiting to buy hot bun cha to take home. At noon on June 2, a woman parked her car on the side of the road, hurriedly ran over to get some pre-ordered vermicelli, but it was not yet her turn, so she “coaxed” the car to go. Although crowded, but according to the owner of the bun cha shop in Nguyen Cao, the number of customers only accumulates at noon rush hour, so the goods are still sold slower than before. “Customers have decreased by 40% compared to before the 4th COVID-19 outbreak. If in the past, the store could take advantage of a little space to put a dozen tables, now it’s only crowded around 1pm to buy and take away. I have to let employees take time off to reduce business costs,” said the owner of the bun cha shop on Nguyen Cao street. Ms Sau’s snail noodle shop has switched to take-out. On Bach Mai Street, Hai Ba Trung District, the situation is similar, many restaurants eat beef and chicken noodle soup; Noodles with vermicelli had to be closed because online sales could not stand. Scattered a few shops still “hold on” to sell to diners, including the famous Co Sau noodle shop… At 383 Bach Mai street, a small shop selling snail vermicelli and vermicelli along the previous day. The other was crowded with customers eating in the evening, but for a few weeks now, the shop has been empty. According to the staff, the number of guests plummeted by 50%. Shop owners and staff wait for customers “long neck”. “Due to the epidemic, few people go out in the evening, so the number of customers coming to buy food has decreased sharply. Before, the epidemic did not break out, the flow of people on the street was bustling, young people went out to play, so the restaurant was very crowded,” said an employee of a noodle shop on Bach Mai Street. Co Lan cakes sold well in the morning, but in the evening, the number of visitors decreased a lot because people rarely went out. The beef noodle shop, which is appreciated by many people, at Lane 77 Dang Xuan Bang (Hoang Mai District, Hanoi) also had to close this week because it was difficult to sell online. “Because I have not joined the Sales App and the number of office visitors around here is small, I decided to close the store, even though I do not have to rent space. Before the decision of Hanoi city to stop serving customers on the spot, my store also had a 40% reduction in customers because of fear of disease, customers were afraid to eat, especially families with children. , Ms. Nguyen Le Linh, owner of Pho Linh Linh Cook, Dang Xuan Bang street. According to Ms. Nguyen Le Linh, despite the difficult situation, shops and people are trying to comply so that Hanoi and Vietnam can successfully control the epidemic so that life can return to the way it was before. Customers wait to buy bun cha to bring home. According to a survey by a reporter of News newspaper on Duong Khue Street, Duy Tan Street (Cau Giay District), although the number of customers buying broken lunch and tea is quite crowded, even shippers have to wait in long queues but compared to Previously, the number of customers was reduced because they were only sold out at noon. With an area of ​​only a few m2 with 3 sellers, Sou The Giao tea shop is quite crowded, especially at noon, but according to the owner’s share, the number of customers is still reduced by 30%, most of the customers who come to buy are shippers. People rarely go to the street, so visitors are almost absent. However, in contrast to the restaurants that have not had seniority and experience in online sales, a number of reputable establishments selling cooked food such as: Be Ca Restaurant (To Hien Thanh), Madam Nhung (Quan Su) … quite “cavalier” during the epidemic season. According to the store owners, the number of customers was not affected, even growing more than before. Be Ca Restaurant still has a stable number of customers due to selling long-term cooked food online. “In the new situation, many agencies allow employees to work from home. However, mothers who work at home have to look after the children, clean the house, cook, etc., so they are very busy. Therefore, many housewives have to order breakfast and some savory dishes can be kept in the refrigerator for a long time. The traditional dishes of Be Ca Restaurant are: Thai style roasted pork neck; beef dish with wine sauce; The humiliation of braised pork loin or pork loin soup is still selling well,” said Ms. Thu Huong – manager of Aquarium Restaurant. Madam Nhung’s porridge is easy to sell because it is convenient for children’s breakfast. According to Ms. Thu Huong, if compared to the time when Hanoi implemented the first social distancing in March 2020, by the 4th wave of COVID-19, people’s psychology was also more stable. There is no situation of customers rushing to buy food. In the past few days, convenient items such as sticky rice cakes, rice cakes, and banh mi with wine sauce have been bought a lot by customers online because most of the breakfast shops are closed.

However, according to the manager of Aquarium Restaurant, this epidemic is serious, so some provinces have implemented a blockade and distance, the number of intercity buses has decreased, so it is also difficult to buy raw materials. plan to order early. Refreshing summer drinks are advertised on social networks. “Breakfast foods such as: sticky rice, rib porridge, mushroom porridge; Cool drinks for the summer such as gotu kola, sweet potato smoothie, taro still attract customers. If the number of orders for parties and festivals decreases, my lunches and office meals ordered via social networks will increase,” said Nhung, owner of the Madam Nhung food website. Pho Bo shop at lane 77 Dang Xuan Bang is temporarily closed because “Takeaway” reduces the taste when eating directly at the store. According to the experience of reputable food sellers, in order to get a large number of customers to buy online and to order by phone, it is important that the establishment has a good reputation, delicious, quality, and hygienic food. birth, and especially the online sales channel is always maintained. Therefore, when there is a decision to distance or isolate, the purchase and sale of goods will not be affected. Therefore, in the context of prolonged COVID-19 and 4.0 technology “on the throne”, a series of payment programs, online shopping “bloom”, sellers need to be faster to adapt only to maintain stable business; at the same time, must always ensure that the service provided creates trust and credibility with users.

Specifically: Patient BN8116, BN8128-BN8131, BN8133, BN8140, BN8145, BN8151, BN8153-BN8163, BN8165, BN8167, BN8172, BN8175-BN8195 recorded in Bac Giang province in the isolation and blockade areas, related to workers working in industrial zones. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Patient BN8117-BN8127 recorded in the city. Ho Chi Minh City: 9 cases are related to the Renaissance Mission Church, 2 cases are under epidemiological investigation. The test result was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Patient BN8132, BN8134-BN8139, BN8141-BN8144, BN8146-BN8150, BN8152, BN8164, BN8166, BN8168-BN8169, BN8171, BN8173 recorded in Bac Ninh province: 3 cases are F1, 8 cases are related to the Khac Niem Industrial Park outbreak, 6 are related to Thuan Thanh outbreak, 3 are related to Quang Chau Industrial Park, 3 related to Industrial Park Van Trung; previously isolated. Test results on June 3, 2021 were positive for SARS-CoV-2. Patient BN8170, BN8174 recorded in the city. Hanoi: F1s, related to the outbreak of T&T Company, have been isolated before. Test results on June 4, 2021 were positive for SARS-CoV-2. On the morning of June 4, at the Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Long, Minister of Health received 30 breathing COVID-19 testing machines and consumables for 2 million test samples of the Group. Vingroup awarded with a total value of more than 460 billion VND, equivalent to 20 million USD. Responding to the Prime Minister’s call on applying technology to COVID-19 prevention and control, Vingroup has successfully negotiated with Breathonix Company (Singapore), a manufacturer of COVID-19 testing machines. through the world’s first breath – to bring this device to Vietnam from now until the end of August 2021. The method of testing for COVID-19 through breathing has particularly outstanding advantages: it is fast, highly accurate and does not need to take nasopharyngeal and pharyngeal secretions. The testee only needs to blow into the mouth of the disposable one-way valve connected to the breath sampler. Exhaled breaths are collected and put into an advanced mass spectrometer for measurement. According to the developers, this test machine uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology, detects biochemical changes in the breath to detect COVID-19, gives results in less than a minute, with more than 90% accuracy. This test device has been licensed by the Health Sciences Authority of Singapore (HSA).

Illustration. (Source: Viettel) Military Industry-Telecommunications Group (Viettel) announced that it has contributed 450 billion VND to the COVID-19 vaccine fund. Before that, Viettel’s staffs had donations 19 billion VND to build a teleconference center for the health sector. Mr. Le Dang Dung – Acting Chairman and General Director of Viettel said: “As a key enterprise of the country, Viettel is committed to both contributing technology solutions and taking the lead in contributing financially and determinedly. together with the Government to fight the epidemic.’ Since the outbreak began in early 2020, with its strength as a technology enterprise, Viettel has supported the Government with many important solutions, effectively supporting the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic. Specifically, Viettel has built a Telehealth telehealth system to 1,300 medical facilities nationwide, deployed 700 bridge points at hospitals with cases. Building Portal and app “Vietnam Health”, Medical Declaration, Disease Map, Electronic Health Book, COVID-19 Vaccine Passport nationwide. The number of medical declarations from February 2020 to present reached 25,197,428. Portal “Vietnam Health” has a website with 43 million visits, this application also reaches about 1.6 million downloads. Especially, in just two weeks, Viettel has installed and integrated nearly 4,000 surveillance cameras in isolated areas in the northern provinces. Viettel’s virtual switchboard (Cyber ​​Bot) has made more than 200,000 calls to subscribers who have not installed Bluezone to mobilize and provide instructions on how to use it to protect themselves and the community from the COVID-19 pandemic.

When “super VIP” (VVIP) customers entered the Krystal Exclusive Club, young women wearing crowns and angel wings quickly rushed out to greet them. These customers are taken to the VVIP room, which is filled with luxurious furniture. Krystal’s customers are rich people, Thai officials or business owners. For this class, the COVID-19 prevention restrictions seem to make no sense. But earlier this year, Krystal and another nightclub in the vicinity, Emerald, became the largest and deadliest outbreak in Thailand, according to Health Ministry officials. Many people related to these two nightclubs have contracted the disease, including those from the upper class. The health authority said that while the majority of Thais strictly adhere to the regulation of wearing masks and restricting gatherings, the privilege of being granted to the elites has caused the COVID-19 epidemic to re-emerge in Bangkok. . The nightclub cluster also highlights class distinctions in one of the countries with the largest wealth gap between major economies. Thailand is one of the countries with a huge gap between rich and poor. In the photo, the Khlong Toey slum is located below the tall buildings. Photo: Bangkok Post Thailand has gone many months without a case in the community. But now, the disease has spread from luxury nightclubs, which cater to powerful and wealthy men, to the slums adjacent to highways and railways in Bangkok. In these cramped areas, keeping your distance is nearly impossible. The wave of the disease has also spread to prisons, construction sites and factories. Sittichat Angkhasittisiri, head of a community in the capital’s largest slum – Khlong Toey, said bitterly: “The rich party, and the poor suffer the consequences.” There is no way the epidemic wave has penetrated Khlong Toey yet. But according to Mr. Sittichat, a man living in Khlong Toey met a friend who had attended a party at the Krystal outbreak. After feeling unwell, the man quarantined himself in his car because he had nowhere else to go. But he was able to infect three other people, causing the disease to spread in the slums where thousands of people lived. “Officials say quarantine is necessary, but that is with the rich. Our house is too small to be isolated,” Sittichat said. A boy in Khlong Toey carries a backpack to an ambulance. Photo: Bangkok Post Before November 2020, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Thailand was less than 5,000. But by the end of May 2021, Thailand recorded more than 5,800 new cases of COVID-19 in just one day. The total number of cases currently in Thailand is about 175,000 cases. “Gone are the days when the World Health Organization (WHO) praised Thailand for its campaign against COVID-19,” the newspaper said. Bangkok Post write. The resurgence of COVID-19 in Thailand is part of an epidemic wave sweeping through Southeast Asia. Thailand mainly relies on locally produced AstraZeneca vaccines. The company that makes AstraZeneca has never made a vaccine before. The “phuyai”, known as the “elite” in Thailand, can travel abroad to get vaccinated. The Russian vaccine tour costing 220,000 baht (equivalent to nearly 150 million VND) in Thailand has been fully booked until July. Meanwhile, poorer people are struggling with the epidemic. Many people have to wait to be treated in government makeshift hospitals. Mutita Thongsopa, a dairy company employee who came to Bangkok to support her family, said: “Society is very, very unequal. The phuyai destroyed the anti-COVID-19 campaign, and we, the little ones, we can’t live.” On April 27, Mutita’s older sister, Supatra Thongsopa, a 40-year-old grocery worker, arrived at the government testing center at 3am to line up. Supatra waited that whole day, then two more days later. While waiting, Supatra texted her sister complaining of fatigue and stomach problems. On May 1, Supatra was tested. The result was positive, and she died five days later. Supatra’s boyfriend, who also has COVID-19, is still being treated in the hospital. “They die like autumn leaves,” says Mutita. Although a Bangkok court sentenced the managers of two nightclubs Krystal and Emerald to two months in prison for violating epidemic prevention regulations, so far no one else has been held responsible for the epidemic. outbreak again in Thailand. Although considered poor, the people of Khlong Toey slum are an important labor force in Bangkok. They are delivery people, delivering food. Their motorbikes crept past the Mercedes lined up on the road. They are construction workers of luxury apartment buildings and commercial centers. Their market provides Bangkok with fresh vegetables, fruits and seafood. Unemployment, already high due to Thailand’s border closure, has skyrocketed in Khlong Toey. To survive, some families have had to sell vaccination cards they received as residents of high-risk areas. Some wealthy Bangkok residents have bragged on social media about buying vaccination cards from the city’s most desperate residents. Thailand today, June 7, started an expanded vaccination campaign Less than 2% of the country’s population has been vaccinated with two doses.

However, since the case was recorded at Changi Airport at the end of April, the COVID-19 wave broke out again in the lion island nation. Since April 26, the country has recorded more than 200 community infections. This number in March was only 9 cases. From the initial infection, Changi Airport is now the largest outbreak in Singapore with more than 70 cases. Singapore recorded more than 200 community COVID-19 cases since April 26. (Photo: Straits Times) Mr. Ong Ye Kung – co-chair of the Singapore Inter-Ministerial Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control said that the second wave F0 could be transit travelers. “Most of the cases at the airport are concentrated in the area with the flow of passengers from high-risk countries including Southeast Asia, in the baggage and immigration control area. In that area, The staff went to have lunch and dinner at the food court and commercial service area in the second basement of T3 station, from which we determined that they had infected people when they came here.” this man said. After detecting the cluster of infections, Singapore immediately blocked Changi Airport. But medical experts in this country believe that the virus has spread to the community before the blockade order. Facing the complicated epidemic situation, Singapore decided to further tighten social distancing measures from May 16 to June 13. According to the new regulations, the number of people allowed to gather will be reduced from 5 people to 2 people, each family can only receive 2 guests a day. Employees are forced to work from home, restaurants and public food centers will temporarily suspend on-site dining, serving only take-out food. Shopping centers further reduce the number of people entering and leaving. Attractions, exhibitions, museums and libraries will reduce their capacity to 25% from the current 50%. Similar to Singapore, another anti-epidemic model is Taiwan are also struggling to cope with the second wave of COVID-19. The island has gone 253 days without recording any domestic infections, but now the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing sharply. In 2020, Taiwan, although bordering China, recorded less than 1,000 cases. Guardian call this an extraordinary number. However, on May 14, Taiwan’s health authorities reported 29 “domestic” cases. This number increased to 180 on May 15, 206 on May 16, 333 on May 17 and 240 today. In just one week, the number of COVID-19 cases in Taiwan increased by more than 40%. Medical staff prepare to test a person suspected of having COVID-19 in Taiwan. (Photo: Reuters) Cracks began to appear in the anti-epidemic wall of Taiwan at the end of April when 2 pilots of China Airlines were confirmed with COVID-19. The pilots flew together on a cargo flight to the US and were quarantined at another Novotel upon their return to Taiwan. By early May, dozens of China Airlines pilots, flight attendants, their relatives and hotel staff were confirmed to have COVID-19. However, before these cases were discovered, some went to restaurants, bars and clubs. These cases led Taiwanese to criticize the government’s decision to reduce the quarantine period for crew members from 5 to 3 days in mid-April. After an investigation, the Novotel hotel was discovered to let a number of quarantined pilots share the same building with regular tourists. During the time when Taiwan stops welcoming foreign guests, Novotel Hotel opens incentive programs to welcome visitors on the island. Dr Chiou Shu-ti, a former health commissioner of Taipei, said authorities were “playing with fire” by easing quarantine requirements. After recording the number of cases skyrocketed, the COVID-19 warning in Taipei and New Taipei was raised to level 3 in a 4-level scale, People must wear masks outside, not to gather outdoors for more than 10 people. Cinemas, sports centres, libraries and entertainment venues were also forced to close. It is not clear how the new drastic measures will help Taiwan and Singapore overcome the new wave of the epidemic. But experts believe it will take weeks or even months for these two places to once again defeat COVID-19.

One theory is that the virus came from a bat-like animal. The virus then passes to another animal that has close contact with humans and infects them. The second theory suspects that the SARS-CoV-2 virus leaked from a chemical laboratory in Wuhan, China – where the first patient with Covid-19 was recorded. This hypothesis has been rejected many times, even by the WHO team of experts who came to Wuhan to investigate and rejected this hypothesis. However, in recent weeks, this question has been dug up again. Both of these hypotheses still have no reasonable answer, creating a controversy among scientists. The focus of public opinion The Wuhan Institute of Virology specializes in the study of pathogens in nature that are capable of infecting humans – causing novel diseases and high mortality. The Institute has collected many samples from wild animals for experiments to assess the vulnerability of humans to a variety of animal viruses. The institute has carried out numerous studies on bat viruses since the 2002 SARS outbreak, which claimed the lives of 774 people worldwide. Years after a strenuous search, scientists discovered a virus similar to the one that causes SARS exists in a bat cave in southwestern China. To reduce the risk of pathogens accidentally escaping, the facility had to enforce a series of stringent procedures, such as protective clothing or air filtration systems. However, even the most stringent measures cannot eliminate the risk of the virus leaking into the environment. Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli of the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Photo: South China Morning Post. For some scientists, the spread of pathogens by a careless laboratory worker is a plausible theory that explains how the pandemic began. The Wuhan Institute of Virology is located right near the Huanan seafood market – the outbreak is considered the most likely to transmit the virus from animals to humans. The location between the two immediately raised suspicions. Many people are even more suspicious in the context that the animal that carries the disease has not been identified and the Chinese government repeatedly refuses to allow the investigation of the scenario that Covid-19 is a leaked product from a laboratory. The scientists developed the hypothesis based on concerns about the risks associated with laboratory research, clues in the virus genome, and information from the institute’s studies. The Wuhan Institute of Virology insists that its laboratory does not have a virus closely related to SARS-CoV-2 – the origin of the Covid-19 outbreak. This hypothesis was repeatedly rejected, and was forgotten for some time. Until May 23, Wall Street Journal Citing a confidential US report, it was revealed that in November 2019, before China reported its first Covid-19 cases, some researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology were hospitalized. . Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian stated on May 24 that the article was “completely untrue”. The ability to transmit viruses from animals to humans A larger number of scientists believe that the virus that causes Covid-19 is of natural origin because there is no scientific evidence to support the scenario of a leak from a laboratory. Kristian G Andersen, a scientist at Scripps Research, who has done extensive research on coronaviruses, Ebola and other pathogens transmitted from animals to humans, says similar natural gene sequences are present in viruses as well. corona. Many new diseases in the past originated in bats. Photo: SCMP. In addition, from a historical perspective, a number of new diseases that have emerged in the past century have been traced back to human interactions with wild and domestic animals, including SARS (bats), MERS-CoV. (camels), Ebola (bats or primates) and Nipah viruses (bats). However, under any scenario, there is not enough evidence to prove that the other scenario cannot happen. 24 scientists recently sent a letter to the World Health Organization (WHO) demanding a rigorous, independent investigation, arguing that an international investigation into China in early February was insufficient. deep. US President Joe Biden on May 26 also ordered intelligence forces to “double efforts” to investigate the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic and report the results of the investigation within 90 days.

The warehouse was converted into an isolation area for infected people during the 1918 flu pandemic. Photo: According to Live Science “The research results, although not directly applicable to the Covid-19 pandemic, show that humans can eventually overcome their variants. This is being expected by the world in the context of the corona virus outbreak. evolved with many dangerous mutations today,” evolutionary biologist Sébastien Calvignac-Spencer, lead author of the study, told Live Science. According to Spencer, as now, when focusing on studying the virus that caused the 1918 flu pandemic, the research team questioned whether its new variants worked differently from the original? Since then, the team has studied six human lungs dating from the pandemic years of 1918, which are preserved in formalin at pathological archives in Germany and Austria. The researchers determined that three of the six sample lungs – two from young soldiers who died in Berlin, the other from a young woman who died in Munich – contained the 1918 flu virus. “The virus that caused the 1918 flu pandemic is still around today. But it’s more attenuated, mainly because we are descendants of people who survived the outbreak 103 years ago. Because So we’ve inherited some form of genetic immunity,” explains Calvignac-Spencer. Estimates suggest that the 1918 strain of influenza infected about 1 billion people, while the global population was only 2 billion. About 50-100 million people may have died in three consecutive outbreaks then. The first wave of the pandemic occurred in early 1918, it was less deadly than later waves: “The preserved lungs of two German soldiers were determined to be dead at this time”, the research team at the Institute of Robert Koch confirmed. The researchers extracted viral RNA from those lung samples. Both German soldiers died on the same day and when decoding the genome of the virus that killed them there was almost no difference. Spencer added: “But the form of the flu virus found in the soldiers’ lungs, is somewhat genetically different from the form of the virus that infected the young woman who died in Munich. Presumably, the woman. did not survive a subsequent outbreak.” The scientists also compared viral genomes from the US and Germany, and conducted laboratory studies with synthetic copies of virus samples. They wanted to learn to assess the infectivity and replication ability of different strains inside cells. The findings of German scientists also show that the 1918 flu virus has mutated to make the next outbreak stronger and more dangerous than the previous one, by evolving to overcome the human ability to “defence”. The genetic mutations that emerged between the first and second waves may have made the virus better adapted for human-to-human transmission, rather than between birds, its natural host. The other mutation may have changed the way the virus interacts with a human protein called MxA, which helps regulate the body’s immune response to new pathogens. Although the scientists are not sure how the variants changed the “strength” of the virus, “it can be predicted that these changes helped the virus avoid one of the mechanisms by which cells respond.” to kill the flu virus,” Calvignac-Spencer said. The evolution of the virus that caused the 1918 flu pandemic has similarities to the current Covid-19 pandemic, such as consecutive outbreaks with many different strains, and the following outbreaks are more dangerous than the previous one. . Thanks to the advancement of science, today when understanding the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers can better understand the 1918 influenza pandemic: “The more we understand about the current pandemic, that The more we can understand the pandemic in the past, rather than vice versa,” Calvignac-Spencer emphasized. One significant advance is that researchers have been able to accurately sequence the viral genome in human tissue preserved in formalin for more than 100 years – something that has hitherto been thought to be very difficult. “Thanks to new techniques, the study ended up being much easier than we expected,” added Calvignac-Spencer, adding: “We can now sequence the viral genome from infected humans. buried in permafrost for up to 1,000 years, because the cold can help preserve DNA even longer.” The team of German scientists also wanted to sequence viral genomes that could have been stored in the bodies of ancient Egyptian mummies – the earliest mummies are about 5,000 years old.”The mummies were prepared to prevent biological processes, and that’s exactly what we want. So we will also embark on research to better understand other diseases of the past,” the German scientist said. about the group’s future plans.

The study suggests that the “hot spots” will be places where horseshoe bats live and have factors that make the risk of corona virus spread to humans and outbreaks into epidemics. This study does not provide additional information about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but rather points to locations where similar corona viruses may appear in humans in the future. The study results show that southern China is a very high-risk place, and urges us to reduce risk factors, such as reducing deforestation, not just deal with the virus when it has become an epidemic. . Perfect combination” Research by the Intergovernmental Policy-Science Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), a German NGO, shows the number of outbreaks caused by zoonotic diseases object is on the rise. Accordingly, it is humans who are the cause of this increase, through deforestation and destruction of natural ecosystems. At least a third of disease outbreaks since 1960, including Ebola, have been linked to changes in human land use, the report said. Deforestation is one of the many causes of the increasing number of zoonotic diseases being transmitted to humans. Photo: Greenpeace. As humans encroach on natural forest land, the risk of humans coming into contact with wild animals, as well as the pathogens they carry, increases. Newly published research reinforces this hypothesis, as it shows that the risk of humans coming into contact with wildlife increases if the area of ​​primary forest is reduced by 25%. In addition, the destruction of natural habitats also causes disease-carrying species, such as bats and rodents, to become more numerous. Scientists also warn that the occupation of forest land is just one of many causes of zoonotic diseases spreading to humans. High population density, as well as large-scale livestock production, are two other factors that increase the risk. That’s because pets can catch diseases from wild animals or become vectors of disease to humans. The risks to industrial farms are even greater, where large numbers of livestock live in small spaces, and these animals are often less resistant. Outbreak “hot spots” Paolo D’Odorico, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley and co-author of the study, said that most research on corona viruses currently focuses on human-to-human transmission, not on the possibility of elimination. This virus is transferred from animals to humans. Therefore, he and his colleagues collected data on forest land occupation, livestock density, population density and a number of other factors and compared it with the habitat of horseshoe bats in Asia and Africa. Europe. Horseshoe bats are considered to be carriers of a large number of corona viruses, including a species closely related to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The “hot spots” of potential coronavirus outbreaks are shown in dark red. Photo: Natural Food. The results of the study are represented by a map, in which dark red dots represent areas with a high risk of corona virus spreading to people. In contrast, the blue dots indicate places where there are relatively few conditions for disease outbreaks. Professor David Hayma, another co-author of the study, said that the main concern is that large areas of southern China are still at high risk for a new disease from the corona virus to emerge. In addition, the scientists also pointed out that some areas, including Shanghai, Japan and the Philippines, are at risk of becoming “hot spots” if deforestation continues. “We need surveillance in these areas to prevent the emergence of new diseases,” Hayman said. How to prevent a new outbreak? Scientists estimate that as many as 1.7 million virus species have not been detected in mammals and birds, and half of them have the potential to spread to humans. Professor Andrew Dobson of Princeton University, thinks that the Covid-19 epidemic is a wake-up call for us. “The most important thing is to figure out what we can do to reduce the likelihood of similar events happening,” said Dobson, arguing that we should start from stopping deforestation. Horseshoe bats are considered to carry many pathogens and are capable of spreading to humans. Photo: Wall Street Journal. Professor Dobson said that people living in “hot spots”, such as in southern China, should “put pressure on politicians” to introduce appropriate policies and mechanisms to protect forests. The cost of protecting forests will be much lower than the price we pay each time a pandemic breaks out, IPBES research shows. Besides, experts also warn that the livestock industry should take appropriate measures to prevent livestock from being infected. At the same time, they also call for a greater focus on the earth’s ecosystems. “We knew how to launch rockets into space decades ago. But understanding how diseases spread from animals to humans is a much more difficult problem,” Professor Dobson commented.

At the end of April, our country had the 4th outbreak of COVID-19 epidemic. In Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, the first and only case of COVID-19 in the community up to now was announced in 5/5. As soon as the case of COVID-19 was recorded, Hoi An City decided to suspend the sale of tickets for sightseeing and walking street activities. In addition, a series of non-essential entertainment and entertainment activities must also be suspended. Since then, the ancient town of Hoi An has fallen into the doldrums of tourists. An Hoi Bridge connects the two banks of Hoai River, located in the center of the old town, which attracts a lot of tourists walking but is now deserted. The intersection between 3 main streets in the Old Quarter: Bach Dang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, and Chau Thuong Van is the most crowded place for tourists, but since the COVID-19 outbreak re-emerged, the scene here has been deserted. like sheet. From the date of suspension of ticket sales, many monuments and attractions in the old quarter are always in a state of closed doors. Pictured is Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House located on Bach Dang Street. Cantonese Assembly Hall – a sightseeing spot on Tran Phu Street, is also closed. Meanwhile, the Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall was open, but there was not a single person in sight. In addition to attractions, most souvenir shops, cafes and restaurants in the old quarter are also closed and temporarily closed for business. “From May 10, the local government requested that food and beverage businesses are only allowed to sell takeaways, not serve guests on-site. Since then, me and many business households in the old quarter decided to close the shop. From last year until now, the COVID-19 epidemic has caused most of the business households that depend on tourists like my family to be in dire straits. ancient times to welcome visitors back,” shared Nguyen Mai Ly, the owner of a cafe on Bach Dang Street.

Tourists visit the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Documentary photo: AFP/VNA Although reopening to welcome visitors, this tourist destination still ensures the implementation of medical measures to prevent epidemics. Accordingly, the number of tourists visiting this place will be limited to 10,000 people / day. In order to ensure social distancing, only half the number of regular visitors are allowed to use the elevator. In addition, visitors will have access to all attractions within the Tower grounds, except for some areas under renovation. During the first wave of COVID-19 epidemics in the spring of 2020, the Eiffel Tower had to be closed for 3 months, then closed again from the fall of 2020 when the COVID-19 epidemic re-emerged. Online ticket booking service to visit this place will start operating from June 1. * Meanwhile, Giorgio Armani, an Italian fashion house, announced that it will hold a live show to introduce the men’s Spring Summer collection on June 21 in Milan. This will be the company’s first live show after more than a year of conducting online shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected that Armani will also have a private show at the Italian Embassy on July 6 within the framework of the Paris fashion show. However, Armani said the show schedule could change depending on the epidemic situation. Thus, Armani is the first Italian fashion house to announce plans to perform live. Previously, Armani was also the first fashion house to announce the cessation of live fashion shows in February 2020 when the COVID-19 epidemic broke out and spread strongly throughout Italy.

Tourists arrive at Phuket International Airport, Thailand. Documentary photo: AFP/VNA Phuket Tourism Association President Phumkit Raktaengam said on May 24 that 94,000 people working in the province’s tourism industry will be vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, all people with household registration in the province are also subject to vaccination. Phuket has about 400,000 registered local residents. The island employs about 500,000 Thai and foreign workers in tourism and other businesses. Phuket’s vaccination program is expected to cover 70% of the population by the end of June so that it can reopen to foreign visitors in July. The resort island of Phuket will be the first Thai locality to reopen, followed by 10 other destinations in October. However, the Thai government only expects to welcome 500,000 foreign visitors this year. – a fraction of the 6.7 million visitors to the Southeast Asian country in 2020 and nearly 40 million in 2019. According to a forecast by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), the tourism industry, which accounted for one-fifth of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, may have to It took 5 years, until 2026, to fully recover. Regarding the COVID-19 situation in Thailand, the number of deaths from COVID-19 in Thailand has surpassed 800, with 30 people recorded not dying on May 24. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand has recorded a total of 806 deaths out of a total of 132,213 people with COVID-19. The third COVID-19 outbreak since early April has accounted for nearly 80 percent of COVID-19 cases in Thailand and nearly 90 percent of all deaths so far. In recent days, Thailand has detected many COVID-19 outbreaks among construction workers in the capital Bangkok. Authorities last week also found 36 cases of a more contagious strain of the B.1.617.2 virus in construction workers’ quarters in Bangkok. On May 24, Thai officials confirmed a new COVID-19 outbreak at the construction site of an elevated tram line in Nonthaburi province bordering Bangkok. Test samples of 900 workers were taken on May 22 and confirmed results on May 24 showed that 519 workers were positive for COVID-19. Thai authorities say that most of the workers at the site are immigrants and will be quarantined at the site, while the Thai workers will be taken to a makeshift hospital. This construction site has been ordered to close since the evening of May 24.

Regular testing on mink farms is recommended to rule out the risk of transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to humans. Photo: AFP/VNA After more than a year of the COVID-19 outbreak, people are well aware of the risks of human-animal contact, especially in cases related to deforestation and wildlife trade. high risk. The report builds on the study “Behind the Ivory Ban” conducted by the International Organization for Conservation of Nature and the Global Initiative Reporting Organization in 2020 to gain insight into attitudes and behaviors. public attitudes towards COVID-19 and future pandemics. More than a year after the COVID-19 outbreak, survey results show that people are well aware of close human-animal contact, often linked to deforestation and the endangered wildlife trade. high risk, potential health risks, can cause serious disease outbreaks. In which, 46% of the participants said that transmission of diseases from animals to humans is the root cause that could cause a future pandemic. A recent investigation by the World Health Organization (WHO) also indicated that wild animals are likely to be the source of infection of the COVID-19 pandemic. A majority of those surveyed believe that preventing future pandemics should start with addressing the root causes, including high-risk wildlife trade and deforestation. In all five countries, people strongly support government efforts to close high-risk wildlife markets that sell wild-caught animals (85%) and to end wildlife trafficking. deforestation (88%). In which, in Vietnam, the support rate for these two issues is 94% and 95% respectively. In addition, 85% of respondents in all 5 countries support or strongly support the “One Health” approach to dealing with the pandemic. Particularly in Vietnam, the agreement rate is 93% and is the second country with the highest consensus rate. “One Health” is an approach in which action programs, policies and legislation from various sectors work together towards the goal of better health for people, animals and plants, in particular. in the context of the increasing spread of diseases between animals and humans and the increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance. More specifically, among survey participants in Vietnam, 39% of respondents said they have consumed less wildlife or have stopped consuming wildlife because of COVID-19. In Thailand, this rate nearly doubles from 21% in 2020 to 41% in 2021. While in China, the figure is 28% in 2021. Still, there are 9% of participants. The survey intends to purchase wildlife products in the future in all five countries. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the lives of human society upside down and forced people to think more deeply about the relationship between humans and nature. The best way to prevent future pandemics is to minimize activities that destroy the natural environment such as deforestation, trade and consumption of unsustainable, high-risk wildlife, rather than passively. respond to disease outbreaks after they emerge. “Preventing a pandemic, it is estimated, will be 100 times less expensive than responding to a pandemic when it breaks out. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that investing in the health of the planet and nature is the only way to avoid paying a hefty economic and social cost,” said Marco Lambertini, Director General of the International Organization. on the International Conservation of Nature. Ms. Nguyen Dao Ngoc Van, Program Manager against illegal wildlife trade of the International Organization for Conservation of Nature in Vietnam commented: “In July 2020, the Prime Minister issued an Directive Decree No. 29/CT-TTg on some urgent solutions for wildlife management. We expect the Government to continue to closely guide the implementation, promptly reward ministries, branches and localities for good performance and strictly handle localities that have not performed well so that the Directive can come into effect. living”. The results of the Report are an important basis for Vietnam and other countries in the region to consider decisions on closing wildlife markets and closing forests to proactively prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic. as well as possible future outbreaks of wildlife-related diseases to humans. The International Organization for Conservation of Nature calls on policymakers to put in place the interventions needed to address the key drivers of zoonotic disease outbreaks in their pandemic control plans. Translate. For example, closing forests and closing high-risk wildlife markets will help restore animal populations and maintain biodiversity at the national and global levels. Thereby, epidemics can be adjusted naturally, as well as helping to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources.

Veraverbeke, an Earth scientist at Vrije University in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, said the satellite had captured images of “zombie fires” – which are remnants of a great fire from the previous year. When people thought they had handled the fire, they still “survived” silently underground for a whole year, waiting through the winter to flare up again. Zombie fires have broken out many times over the past decades and tend to happen more and more often. (Photo: National Geographic) Zombie fires have broken out many times over the past decades and tend to happen more and more often. Mr. Veraverbeke’s team found that their occurrence is strongly linked to climate change. The fact that the summer is getting hotter and longer with a series of large fires increases the rate of spawning zombie fires. The proliferation of these “zombies” shows that the Arctic is changing rapidly under the influence of climate, and is a warning bell for more serious disasters in the future. The fact that the summer is getting hotter and longer with a series of large fires increases the rate of spawning zombie fires. (Image: Getty Images) Hibernation in peat More than 16,187 square kilometers of the Arctic is covered with peat, which stores an estimated 415 billion tons of carbon, equal to the total amount of carbon found in all trees on Earth. As summer approaches, fires formed by lightning strikes or humans will burn directly above the peat above ground. “ These are ancient soils. Peat in Siberia is really very old ,” said Jessica McCarty, an Arctic scientist at the University of Miami, Ohio. Once peat is ignited, they can provide a medium for a fire to smolder underground long after the surface fire is extinguished. Fires sustained by peat can burn for days, weeks, months, even years. When the right time comes, they will once again flare up into great fires, like undead zombies. “ Peat has everything a fire needs to sustain itself. Fires can burn quite strong enough to last through the winter. They’ll essentially ‘hibernate’ until next spring, when the snow melts and gives a chance for fires to flare up in the ground.” , said researcher Rebecca Scholten from VU Amsterdam. Once peat is ignited, they can provide a medium for a long smoldering underground fire. (Photo: Sentinel Hub) What’s different about fire in the Arctic? From 2000 to 2010, fires consumed more than 50% of the Arctic every year. Over the next 10 years, the annual fire area continued to increase, especially in Alaska. Through the data, scientists found that the current frequency of fires in the Arctic is the highest since the first forest formed in this area about 3,000 years ago, maybe even the highest in 10,000 years. by. Wildfires in the Arctic produce more carbon than places like California or Europe, because the subsoil under high-latitude forests is often made up of old, carbon-rich peat. In 2020, the Arctic fires released nearly 250 megatons of carbon dioxide, about half the carbon emitted by humans in a year in Australia and about 2.5 times more than the record-breaking 2020 bushfires. in California. Climate Change Zombie fires have long been known to experts. In 1941, a man-made fire along a railroad in Alaska consumed almost everything within a 1,600 square kilometer radius around it. By May 1942, the fire “revived” and burned about 1,200 square kilometers. But scientists haven’t been able to determine whether these zombie fires are well documented, or if they occur more frequently as the Arctic climate warms rapidly. They think the second case is very likely. “ We’ll definitely see more of them (zombie fires) based on what I’ve seen in 30 years of observation and consultation (other experts) ,” said Randi Jandt, a fire ecologist at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. Jandt cited the great fire that burned more than 10,000 square kilometers in Alaska in 2019. Fire crews had to work around the clock to prevent the fire from spreading. But when they thought the disaster was over, the fire flared up again the following spring, just as the snow had melted. “ Just now you observe that the area is completely white of snow, but only two days later, the fire suddenly broke out in that very place. ,” said Mark Parrington, a researcher at the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service, describing the 2020 zombie fire in Alaska. Mr. Parrington said the frequency of fires in recent years in Alaska, Siberia and northern Canada have all increased sharply. “ In the past, firefighting in the Arctic didn’t get much attention because fires were rare, but that’s changing rapidly.” , said researcher Parrington. Wildfires in the Arctic produce more carbon than places like California or Europe. (Photo: Esquire Middle East) Another concern is how many zombie fires are buried underground, waiting to create a new disaster. Scientists say underground fires in the underground peat layer grow very slowly, only about 100 times faster than hair, so the possibility that fires from many years are still accumulating under the ground can be ruled out. land. Therefore, researchers only study fires in the past year. However, the increasing severity of fires shows that climate change is making the situation worse. The hot summer produces large fires that burn until the end of the season, and remnants of those are more likely to last through the winter. In the North West of the Arctic, zombie fires typically flare up every six of the hottest summers. In the summer of the cooler years, no zombie fire will make it through the next winter. “ There is a clear relationship between zombie fires and high temperatures and fire zones. That relationship pattern is only likely to intensify for the worse in the future, as climate change increases the likelihood of fires in the Arctic. “, said scientist Scholten.

Gate 1022 serves to receive information 24/7; allowing people to monitor the treatment process; receive notification of handling results after completing troubleshooting; People compare the actual handling and continue to reflect back to the system in case the actual incident has not been handled or the quality has not been handled. Portal 1022 will receive information about the situation of the Covid-19 epidemic To send feedback to Portal 1022, people can do it through the following 5 methods: – Provide information in the form of a phone call to the switchboard number 1022 – press 3. – Install the Mobile App software “Switchboard 1022” (Android and iOS versions), allowing to take pictures and select the incident location on the map to reflect. – Access the portal at https://1022.tphcm.gov.vn to reflect information. – Send feedback to email address: 1022@tphcm.gov.vn – Reflect on the social network Fanpage: at https://www.facebook.com/1022.tphcm.gov.vn Currently, the epidemic situation in Ho Chi Minh City is very complicated. In addition to the previous outbreaks, Ho Chi Minh City has 2 new outbreaks involving 17 crew members on a ship carrying rice from India to Vietnam and an outbreak at the Renaissance Mission Church in Go Vap district. Up to now, related to the Renaissance Mission Church, there are a total of 25 suspected cases of Covid-19 in the community in 6 districts.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change do not occur at the same time, both crises have similarities. COVID-19 and climate change both cause significant loss of life COVID-19 is known to particularly impact the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, causing severe respiratory illness. Climate change affects all health-related factors such as air quality, drinking water, food supplies and shelter. Climate change is expected to cause an additional 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050. COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 2.3 million people worldwide since the pandemic began. COVID-19 and climate change highlight the gap between rich and poor Both the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change are known to impact certain demographic groups. Studies have shown that the vulnerable and disadvantaged pay more in both crises, with the poor suffering more from the impacts of climate change and the pandemic than the rich. There has long been a disparity between the poor and the rich in terms of health care. Pandemics and climate change highlight these disparities. Putting the worldwide healthcare system in crisis Ultimately, both crises pushed regional healthcare systems around the world to the limit. Climate change and COVID-19 have resulted in large numbers of people being hospitalized, forcing countries to reassess how they manage their health care systems. The COVID-91 pandemic and climate change have many similarities. Is climate change the cause of the COVID-19 outbreak? In January 2021, an article published in the journal Science of the Total Environment revealed evidence that climate change may be a direct cause in the emergence of the virus that causes the COVID pandemic. -19, acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2. An international team of scientists from institutions in the UK, Germany and the US has linked climate change caused by climate change to COVID-19. They emphasize that the number of bat species present is related to the number of coronaviruses in a particular environment. Due to climate change, factors such as temperature, atmospheric CO2 and cloud cover are evolving. These factors have a direct influence on the growth process of plants and trees. Climate change is affecting natural habitats and ecosystems through altering environmental factors. Even small adjustments can have a big impact on the species living in the ecosystem. Climate changes have directly created a favorable environment for many bat species to thrive, allowing the emergence of new coronaviruses – including the SARS-CoV-2 strain. COVID-19 is not the only infectious disease linked to climate change. For years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the link between changing environmental conditions and disease outbreaks. It is hoped that this linkage can now become central, forcing policymakers to consider the far-reaching impacts of climate change and devise calculated strategies to avert the damage. environment further and reverse the damage already done if possible. Climate changes create conditions for many new viruses to emerge. What needs to be done to prevent epidemics and climate change? Experts have suggested that tailoring government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change would enable an overall improvement in public health, as well as promote a sustainable economic future. sustainable for regions around the world. In addition, aligning responses offers an opportunity to protect the planet’s biodiversity and limit subsequent changes to diverse ecosystems. Just as anthropogenic climate change affects disease outbreaks, wildlife trade is an important factor in the spread of zoonotic diseases such as SARS-CoV-2. . The illegal wildlife trade causes people to mix with different species of animals where they are not supposed to, which promotes animal diseases. Climate change and infectious diseases cause preventable losses of life. Through strategic adjustments, it is possible to prevent the loss of life. In the coming years, more strategies will be implemented to modify human behaviours, so that they have less impact on the environment and limit the spread of infectious diseases.

The Grab side then denied the information, and sent an official notice to the driver partner about the normal deployment of services in areas permitted by local authorities. A fake news by the Vietnam Fake News Processing Center “whistle” The complicated development of the disease also makes a lot of information related to social isolation, blockade … have the opportunity to explode like mushrooms after rain. Recently, at 7:30 p.m. on May 4, a Facebook account named “Hanoi Pho” posted information: “Hanoi is open on the first day of the blockade” with an illustrative video. Through verification, the Inspector of the Department of Information and Communications of Hanoi confirmed that the content of the information posted above is untrue, violating the provisions of Article 5 of Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP on management, provision and use of internet services and information on the network. This information has caused anxiety and insecurity for people, causing many people to prepare plans to hoard food, potentially causing market instability. Similarly, right after Ho Chi Minh City appeared more cases of Covid-19, on the evening of May 18, social networks also spread fake information about the “curfew” of the whole city from 10 pm. The Vietnam Center for Handling Fake News under the Department of Radio, Television and Electronic Information – Ministry of Information and Communications, was just launched earlier this year but has continuously published fake information on the official website – tingia.gov.vn. Among them, the amount of fake news about the epidemic and fake accounts accounts for the most. This center asks people not to share fake information about the Covid-19 epidemic. At the same time, warning acts of fabricating or spreading information known to be false can be punished by imprisonment from 3 months to 1 year. The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) on the afternoon of May 21 also issued a warning to the community to raise their vigilance against cases of fake medical staff scams for bad purposes, avoiding the occurrence of serious health problems. unfortunate case of people and property. The incident stemmed from people’s complaints to HCDC about a strange message calling for concentrated isolation with the content: “You are currently on the list of people to be isolated, the isolation code is: xxxx, please contact the phone number xxx…”. Many websites and Fanpages fake businesses to cheat Vietnam Fake News Processing Center 2 days ago also issued a warning about a fake website of the Vietnam Export-Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank). Accordingly, this fake website uses the name, image, logo design, color … of Eximbank with the domain name eximbank.xyz to confuse users. Currently, Eximbank has an official website under the domain name https://www.eximbank.com.vn . Not long ago, a website with the domain name www.vietnamairslines.com was also set up with the purpose of pretending to be the official website of Vietnam Airlines as vietnamairlines.com to scam. user.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam listens to Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy report on some new infections at SPICA company (Que Vo 1 Industrial Park, Bac Ninh, May 22 afternoon. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam. On the afternoon of May 22, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam worked with the Information Team to quickly respond to COVID-19 prevention and control (National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control). The representative of the Information Team reported to the Deputy Prime Minister that information technology experts and a team of volunteers are focusing on analyzing the situation of monitoring medical declarations of workers in industrial zones in Bac Giang and Bac Giang. Ning. In which, using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to call and record workers’ medical declarations, find out the cases that are at risk of arising risks to point out more closely. In particular, after receiving information about some new infections at SPICA company (Que Vo 1 Industrial Park, Bac Ninh), on the afternoon of May 22, the expert team focused on analyzing, communicating, and coordinating with localities to implement necessary and timely response measures. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam asked the Information Team to accelerate the speed of supporting workers in industrial zones, as well as people in Bac Ninh and Bac Giang to make medical declarations, not only in places where there are cases but It is necessary to quickly support medical declaration in industrial zones without the epidemic, determined not to interrupt production in industrial zones. On behalf of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam presented the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit to a number of members. Right at the meeting, on behalf of the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam presented Certificates of Merit from the Prime Minister to a number of members, volunteers, information technology experts, who have selflessly volunteered to participate from the first days of COVID-19 prevention and control, from tracing and building a COVID safety system (antoanCOVID.vn), to coordinating in making medical declarations in epidemic areas, assessing disease risk assessment in localities. Individuals who have received the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit come from many different units but have in common that they all voluntarily participate with the desire to dedicate their knowledge, knowledge and efforts to the war country. win the “COVID enemy”. That is Mr. Nguyen The Trung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DTT Technology Joint Stock Company who participated in setting up and organizing the Quick Response Information Organization; design and support to deploy anti-epidemic IT applications: NCOVI, Khaibaoyte; Establishing a forum of 300 scientists on epidemiology and information technology, building models for analysis, forecasting, and simulation to fight the epidemic; Presiding over the report on the risk of epidemics of provinces and cities nationwide. Nguyen Viet Cuong and his wife, Nguyen Thuy Linh, received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister while processing information about the main epidemic in their hometown, Bac Ninh province. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam Mr. Nguyen Viet Cuong, General Director of Intelligent Integration Co., Ltd. is in charge of applying big data processing technology and artificial intelligence, modeling the current state of the epidemic to assess risks, detect clusters. In particular, Nguyen Viet Cuong’s wife, Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh, a PhD student in computer science, also joined the Information Team from the early days, in charge of detailed analysis of case information. , cluster of diseases, providing analytical charts to support decisions related to social distancing, zoning, and epidemic suppression. Mr. Ly Tuan Anh, Data and System Specialist (DTT Technology Joint Stock Company) is the leader and executive director of the project “Safe from COVID-19” (antoanCOVID.vn) to ensure safe coexistence. safety against the COVID-19 epidemic at public places such as Schools, Hospitals, Hotels, clinics, dispensaries, isolation sites … nationwide. Dr. Le Chi Ngoc (Institute of Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Hanoi University of Science and Technology) is the one who builds a computational model to identify risks, supports making decisions related to social distancing, zoning, stamping Translate. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Doanh (Department of Science and Technology, University of Water Resources) has built several models to estimate the number of infections from one or more outbreaks, estimate the time of occurrence of F0; calculate the risk of Covid-19 at different levels and ranges;… Mr. Le Cong Thanh, General Director of Information Selective Technology Joint Stock Company (InfoRe) has developed a data lake system for centralized storage of data from many sources, supporting epidemiological information tracing; modeling the current state of the epidemic to assess risks, detect potential epidemic clusters based on Artificial Intelligence;… Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam presents the Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister to Mr. Nguyen The Trung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DTT Technology Joint Stock Company, who participated in setting up and organizing the Quick Response Information Team. Photo: VGP/Dinh Nam In addition to these 7 typical individuals, the Information Team also has the continuous support of many volunteer experts, including Ms. Dao Thi Ha with a doctorate in mathematics, who can remember each case and relationship. related to hundreds of cases. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Liem, Doctor of Sociology, who provides general indicators to establish risk assessment models, as well as staff and experts of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Ha Medical University Noi, University of Public Health, Ministry of Science and Technology, Hanoi National University… The awarding ceremony of the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit was carried out right at the workplace of the Information Team in a dignified and emotional atmosphere, although there were no flowers and no stage. Immediately after the ceremony, the individuals who commended and their colleagues returned immediately to the things that were waiting for every minute, every second. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy, Head of the Information Group on behalf of a group of IT experts and volunteers, expressed surprise and emotion when receiving the attention, evaluation and praise from the Prime Minister. , the National Steering Committee for the Group, especially when the members are diligently working and analyzing to make the most timely comments and forecasts, serving the epidemic prevention and control in Bac Ninh and Bac Ninh. Giang, and the whole country. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Bao Son, Deputy Director of Hanoi National University, an expert in AI, said that joining the Information Team is an opportunity for technology experts and students to do very specific things. practical, contributing to the country’s epidemic prevention and control. Dinh Nam

Besides, Bluezone also added many useful features related to epidemic prevention and health such as: QR code scanning, medical declaration, domestic movement declaration… In addition, Bluezone also regularly updates information. about the epidemic and the notes for everyone to monitor and prevent Facing the complicated epidemic situation, Bkav has set a goal of all people installing and using Bluezone. According to Bkav, the effectiveness of Bluezone is proportional to the number of people who install and use it. The more Bluezone enters the epidemic, the more effective it is, in the epidemic center more effective than in other areas, due to the increased awareness of installation and use of people in the epidemic area. User successfully installs Bluezone application on smartphone. Photo: HOANG GIANG Bluezone application is promoted to propagate and deploy during the second outbreak of COVID-19 in Vietnam from July 25, 2020. In Hai Duong, with a 27% installation rate since August 16, 1,035 F1 and F2 have been identified. The second outbreak in Hai Duong broke out from January 27, 2021, on February 24, with the installation rate reaching 43%, the system traced 1993 cases of F1, F2. Of which, 17 positive cases were traced outside the traditional epidemiological investigation list. In addition, Bkav also recommends that checking in QR Code in public places is mandatory during an outbreak. The public check-in method helps to quickly track down outbreaks such as restaurants and markets. Regularly checking in QR Code on Bluezone also helps the application operate in priority mode to increase the efficiency of contact recording.

All entertainment activities, eating and drinking are concentrated, making this place crowded without turning off the lights. The holidays of April 30 and May 1 are a springboard to revive the tourism industry that has been dormant since last year when Quang Ninh welcomed more than 280,000 visitors. However, the Covid-19 pandemic broke out again throughout the country, causing Quang Ninh tourism to slow down, and the chorus of lack of customers continued. Although at the weekend, in Bai Chay area, a series of restaurants are closed, using tarpaulin to cover the seafood tank, and folding tables and chairs. Most of them voluntarily closed to prevent the epidemic, the rest closed to reduce costs incurred. The street is quiet, no one is there, the restaurants are still open, but they have not opened since the morning. “I opened the restaurant for nearly a month, but only on April 30, it was crowded, since then, it has never been seen, this revenue is not enough to pay the staff,” said Nguyen Hai (restaurant owner). Navy) said sadly. Some pictures at Bai Chay tourist area today: The image is quiet in the food street, in contrast to last year The restaurant’s seafood tank is covered with tarpaulin The series of stores voluntarily closed The empty chorus continues in the coastal city of Ha Long Restaurant tables and chairs are folded At noon but the restaurant is empty Others switch to take-away sales Business is sluggish, shop owners choose to close to reduce costs The old town food court is empty Coffee shops also suffer the same fate without customers

Mount Everest. Photo: Reuters Camping sites on the slopes of Mount Everest on the Nepal side have been affected by a series of COVID-19 cases since late April. The Nepal government, not wanting to cut off revenue from tourism, has yet to cancel the spring climbing season, which usually runs from April to early June, before the rainy season. According to the Xinhua News Agency , a group of Tibetan climbing guides will climb Everest and set up a “boundary” to prevent any contact between climbers from both sides. It is not clear how the divider will be set up on Mount Everest – which is only the size of a dining table, and has an extremely harsh climate. And it’s not clear whether the Tibetan guides will just put up a fence, or have to stay in the area of ​​Mount Everest to keep the divider. This is known as the “death zone”, where many people died due to lack of oxygen. According to the Reuters , the 8,848m high peak is just a small snow mound, with just enough space for about 5-6 climbers and guides. China has not allowed any foreign climbers to climb Everest from the Tibetan side since the COVID-19 outbreak last year. China on Sunday recorded 12 new COVID-19 cases, all imported cases. Meanwhile, Nepal reported 9,023 new cases on Friday – a record increase in the country.

China drew a line on Mount Everest to prevent Covid-19. Photo: NatGeo Reuters news agency, citing Chinese national media, said so on May 9. According to Beijing, it is a precautionary measure. Everest base camp on the Nepal side was hit by a spike in Covid-19 infections in late April. The Nepal government, which lacks tourism revenue, has yet to cancel spring climbing, which usually starts in April and lasts until early June, before the monsoon. It is not immediately clear how the upper boundary will be established on the small, dangerous, hard-to-navigate mountaintop and about the size of a dining table. A small group of climbing guides in Tibet will climb Everest and set up a divider at the summit to prevent any contact between climbers on both sides of the peak, Xinhua reported. said the head of the Tibet Sports Authority. A group of 21 Chinese nationals were on their way to Mount Everest on the Tibetan side, Xinhua reported. The group of Tibetan guides will set up a divider before the group of 21 arrives. It is not clear whether the Tibetan guides were the ones enforcing the separation, or whether they stayed in the so-called “death zone”, where many people have died due to lack of oxygen, to maintain this boundary no. The summit of the 8,848m-high Mount Everest is a small snow mound, with only enough space for half a dozen climbers and guides to be on it at the same time. China has not allowed any foreign climbers to climb the mountain from the Tibetan side since the Covid-19 outbreak last year due to concerns about contagion. Tourists in the scenic Everest region in Tibet are also prohibited from visiting the base camp on the Tibetan side.

On the afternoon of May 9, Bai Chay tourist area in Ha Long city (Quang Ninh) was empty of tourists after this locality appeared a case of Covid-19 related to the outbreak of K Hospital Tan Trieu campus. Currently, the case in Ha Long is also the only Covid-19 case in Quang Ninh province, numbered 3260 by the Ministry of Health. The empty streets were completely different from the bustling atmosphere last weekend. To prevent the epidemic, Ha Long City applied a series of strong measures, including the blockade of markets such as Ha Long 1; Ha Long 2; Toad market Old ferry terminal; Vuon Dao market, Bai Chay ward… Ha Long Bay also stopped tourist activities. Visitors to Quang Ninh must make a medical declaration from 0:00 on May 8. Mr. Nguyen Van Thang (who works as a motorbike taxi driver) last week used to stay here to take guests from resorts to the beach. “For two days, I just brought my car here to sit for the rest of the day and then come back. There were no customers, but I didn’t dare to rest because I was the main laborer in the family,” said Mr. Thang. The parking lot is near sparsely populated, located between the pedestrian street and the amusement park. A representative of Sun World Halong Complex said that the entire amusement park was closed to visitors from May 6. This cafe is located in a beautiful location between the two main streets of the pedestrian street. Before the outbreak, this place was usually busy on weekends, but now it has to be closed. Another cafe on the corner of the pedestrian street is in a similar condition. The staff here said that only a few guests sometimes come in for a drink. “Each business kiosk here has a rental price of 15-20 million/month. Now that there are no customers, we are forced to close down to return the premises,” said Mr. Tran Huu Viet, owner of a restaurant on the pedestrian street. With no guests, many employees put things out to repair to wait for tourists to return. This cafe located in the middle of the beach, which opened last summer, is now closed. Tables and chairs covered with canvas lay bare in the middle of the sand. Previously, Ha Long announced that people were not allowed to swim in the sea. Some pontoon and beach seat rentals have been shut down. Ha Long international passenger ship port area is in a similar situation. Ships lined up long after the Quang Ninh provincial authorities asked to stop welcoming tourists to Ha Long Bay.

Summer, the bustling season, the harvest season of the tourism industry in Quang Ninh. But this year, summer has become the summer no one wants. In the photo is the busiest tourist area in Ha Long without a single person. The roads are long and attractive. People still clean the streets as if waiting for a miracle to repel COVID, so that tourists can return to Quang Ninh. Far from the image of tourists crammed together under the early summer sun, rows of seats are stacked to avoid dust. For many months now, this neighborhood has remained motionless. The restaurant is dilapidated, the items are also badly damaged. On this day years ago, the beach was always packed with people bathing. Now there are only empty seats left. COVID-19 has almost mercilessly devastated what it goes through. Coconut shadow casts a shadow on the beach, guests do not come, the sky is deep blue. “In this situation, I’m sure I’ll find a way to change my career. For more than a week now, no one has rented a boat. Sitting here alone feels like being lost on a deserted island,” said Anh Khang, a lessor. boat at the beach said. A whole neighborhood with locked doors and no people passing by. This is an unprecedented image in Bai Chay, Ha Long. Scattered a few shops still let their family members to look after and clean. Most of the other restaurants have chosen to close until the end of the epidemic. The damage caused by COVID-19 is truly terrifying. Quang Ninh authorities still call on people to try to join hands to fight the epidemic, well implement 5K measures, and comply with regulations on epidemic prevention and control.

Tourists to Maldives. (Source: PSM News) Located in the northern part of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives has always been a popular destination and a major attraction for travelers looking for a quality vacation and leisure time. The Maldives is heavily dependent on the tourism industry as it is the main source of foreign currency earnings contributing to the national economy. However, the Covid-19 pandemic occurring around the world, resulting in travel restrictions, has had a significant impact, even a recession, on the country’s economy. On January 30, 2020, the Maldives recorded its first suspected case of corona virus. From the end of March to July 2020, this country was forced to close its borders to tourists, bringing the economy to a standstill. After stopping international flights for more than three months since the start of the pandemic, on July 15, 2020, the Maldives reopened its borders, being one of the first major global tourist destinations to open. back door for foreign visitors. The Maldives Ministry of Tourism has issued the Covid-19 Safe Travel Guide along with a certification program that ensures the safety and hygiene standards of all tourist facilities including accommodation, transportation, airport and other related facilities. Accordingly, the Maldives introduces a program called “Vaccination Tourism” that allows visitors to the country to travel without having to wait until the vaccine trial is completed. The Maldives also offers a distinctive ‘one-island-one-resort’ concept, allowing visitors to maintain social distancing while enjoying a truly safe and secluded stay. As a result, last year, the island nation welcomed 555,000 tourists to visit the Maldives and welcomed more than 400,000 tourists since the beginning of January this year. The Covid-19 vaccine program in the Maldives was started on March 1, with 200,000 doses of the Oxford-Astrazeneca “Covishield” vaccine funded by the Indian government. To date, Maldives has also received 12,000 doses of Covishield vaccine through COVAX and 10,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine from China. With 36% of residents fully vaccinated, the Maldives is currently the fifth most immunized country. With an adequate supply of vaccines, the Maldives is also preparing to launch a “vaccine on arrival” program as soon as all of its population has been vaccinated. However, the nation of islands with a population of 340,000, is currently struggling with an increase in the number of Covid-19 infections, the number of infections increased to a record in a day of 1,500 cases on May 6 compared to May 6. with less than 100 cases just a month ago. White sand resorts and beaches, have been reported to be home to the fastest Covid-19 outbreaks in the world. The average number of new infections recorded in the Maldives every day has reached a new high. To date, there have been 87 deaths related to Covid-19 in the Maldives, including 74 locals, 11 foreign nationals. The Maldives government is forced to take strict measures to contain the current situation. As part of its efforts, the Maldives government has decided to suspend the issuance of tourist visas to visitors originating from South Asian countries, effective from May 13. The ban will also apply to travelers who stay more than 24 hours, have transited or have been to the listed countries within the previous 14 days. Restaurants and cafes are only allowed to open for delivery and takeout, and indoor dining is prohibited. From May 12, a partial curfew was in place in the capital Malé from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m., for a week. Some other restrictions include moving government agencies’ activities to an online service, banning group prayer at mosques, and suspending students at universities from going to school. (according to Vietnam Embassy in Sri Lanka concurrently Maldives)

The number of people downloading and using Bluezone has increased sharply recently, since the new wave of the Covid-19 epidemic broke out in Vietnam. According to information from the Department of Informatization, as of 5pm on May 11, the Bluezone application has surpassed 31.88 million downloads. The number of downloads of Bluezone applications has increased by 131,000 times compared to May 10 and 1.3 million times compared to April 28 – the beginning of the wave. Covid-19 The current. Many people have downloaded and used the Bluezone application when they heard about new developments about the situation of the Covid-19 epidemic in Vietnam. The Department of Informatization also said that out of a total of nearly 32 million downloads of Bluezone application, the total number of phone number subscribers has surpassed 20 million. These are encouraging results for epidemic prevention and control in Vietnam, especially when Bluezone is currently one of the five recommended technology solutions to combat the spread of Covid-19. Currently, Da Nang, Hai Duong, Hanoi, Quang Ninh, and Ho Chi Minh City are the 5 leading localities in the country in terms of the percentage of Bluezone users in terms of the total population. Accordingly, there were 491,000 Bluezone users in Da Nang (accounting for 43.28%). This number in Hai Duong is 676,000 people (accounting for 39.65%) and in Hanoi is more than 3 million people (37.74%). The number of Bluezone users in the remaining provinces in the top 5 are Quang Ninh 470,600 people (accounting for 35.64%) and Ho Chi Minh City 2.8 million people (accounting for 31%). In the opposite direction, the provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nam Dinh, Dak Lak, Nghe An and Dien Bien are ranked at the bottom with a low percentage of Bluezone users, accounting for less than 14% of the total population. Bluezone is currently the most effective technology solution to prevent and combat Covid-19. Bluezone is an application that records contact history, thereby providing early warning and helping to accurately trace people suspected of being infected with Covid-19. The effectiveness of Bluezone has been proven when this application helps health authorities trace thousands of suspected cases of close contact with infected people or new suspected infected people. Notably, 17 positive cases were found thanks to Bluezone during the second outbreak in Hai Duong in January 2021. These are all cases found outside of the trace list by normal epidemiological investigation. The advantage of Bluezone is to help detect early cases of close contact with people infected with (suspected) Covid-19 but do not know or have no symptoms of the disease. Bluezone users will therefore be warned early in case they have ever been in contact with a potential carrier. The use of Bluezone in combination with epidemiological investigation methods will help minimize the number of people who have to be isolated. Instead of thousands of people having to go to quarantine for prevention as before, the number of quarantined people will now be reduced to a minimum. According to experts’ estimates, for Bluezone to be effective, the percentage of users of this application must reach at least 60% of the adult population. In Vietnam, 50 million people install and use Bluezone is enough to effectively protect the whole community. Currently, the number of Bluezone users in Vietnam is still low. Therefore, for the application to be effective, it is necessary to have the cooperation of the whole community through downloading and using Bluezone. Trong Dat How to install Bluezone to help warn people suspected of being infected with Covid-19:

To receive alerts from Bluezone, the first thing to do is to download and install this application.

Link to download Bluezone on Android

Link to download Bluezone on iOS

After installation, users need to grant Bluezone application permission to access memory and Bluetooth connection to receive alerts from the application.

On Tuesday (May 11), the Maldives Ministry of Tourism announced: “The government decided to temporarily suspend the issuance of tourist visas to visitors from South Asian countries including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as well as those who have transited in these countries within the past 14 days.” The ban is in effect from May 13, 2021 until further notice. This move comes in the context of the Maldives government trying to control the number of Covid-19 infections that have been on the rise again in the last 2 weeks. Maldives recorded a record increase of 1572 cases in a day on Wednesday (May 12), compared with less than 100 cases in the previous month. Taking samples for Covid test in June 2020 in Maldives Maldives was one of the first countries to reopen to tourists in July last year. As soon as the Covid-19 wave broke out in India, the rich Indians and many Bollywood stars flew to the Maldives and showed off their check-in photos of 5-star beaches and resorts online, causing outrage. angry at home. In April this year, officials announced plans to vaccinate resort tourists, after all Maldivians were vaccinated. So far, about 25% of locals have been fully vaccinated, according to figures compiled by CNN. By May, the Maldivian authorities had introduced new restrictions. All new arrivals are required to present full documentation of a negative test done within 96 hours prior to arrival in the archipelago. New restrictions by the Maldivian government mean that India’s super-rich will look elsewhere to flee the epidemic. And Dubai is emerging as a top alternative destination, with bookings up 10% in recent weeks, said Rajan Mehra, CEO of Club One Air.

Along Highway 14 to the inter-commune roads of Hon Quan district (Binh Phuoc) these days, we can easily see cashew orchards, mango, bare leaves because of beetles (people also call are beetles) harmful. Locals said, beetles appeared here nearly ten years. However, the previous years were not significant. Close-up of a beetle that damages plants in Binh Phuoc. Photo: TT. This year, for some reason they appear quite dense. Currently, people are very worried because the leaves of the plants have been eaten up, resulting in loss of photosynthesis, the plants are depleted, output has decreased, or even died, while not knowing how to effectively prevent and treat. Recognizing the fact that at some mango orchards in Dong No commune (Hon Quan district), drizzling weather for many days is a favorable environment for beetles to multiply and develop. In some orchards, there has been a phenomenon of beetles biting leaves, limb branches, and even many gardens leaving only young fruit hanging. Growers have bought pesticides to spray but have not been able to prevent the onslaught of beetles. Ms. Pham Thi Huyen Trang in Dong Tan hamlet, Dong No commune has 7 hectares of mangoes at harvest age, but in the past few days, beetles have caused nearly one third of the mango area to be destroyed and there is no sign. stop. With the method of spinning the lights, every day she catches tens of thousands of children. However, this method does not appear to be effective due to the large number of bugs. “Now the beetle has eaten all the young leaves of the mango tree. If not, in a few weeks, all the leaves of the mango tree will be eaten up. With this situation, mango trees will inevitably be depleted, the next year’s crop will decrease yield “, Ms. Trang worried. Similarly, nearly 1 hectare of mango and cashew of Nguyen Huu Cong’s family nearby were also gnawed clean by beetles. Mr. Cong said that when he discovered beetles, his family bought pesticides to spray, but only a few days later they reappeared. Many orchards were bitten by beetles, leaving only their branches. Photo: TT. “After more than a month of being eaten all the leaves, the trees are sprouting again, but the spreading bugs continue to attack. With this situation, surely the trees will be depleted, the next season’s yield will drop sharply, some trees. We hope the authorities will consider the reality and take measures to support farmers to prevent this insect “, Mr. Nguyen Huu Cong suggested. Not only harming plants, beetles also upset the daily life of people. Beetles are mainly active at night, only need to see the light that they come in, making people here not eat and sleep. Many households, in order to limit bugs from entering the house, people have to close their doors and turn on the power in the yard and then “entrench” in the house. Mrs. Ho Thi Dai from Hamlet 3, Dong No Commune, Hon Quan District shouted to heaven: “My house is next to the cashew garden, so it was affected a lot. Although the house was closed at night, beetles still entered through the places. When they fall onto the floor, bugs release a red substance that looks like thin blood. At night they crash into the roof of the roof, making a noise that causes sleeplessness. Need a radical solution Concerning this issue, Mr. Tran Hai Ha, Head of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Hon Quan district, said that the unit has grasped that beetles attack and damage plants in the area. “There are many communes in the district that are attacked by this beetle. We are giving statisticians the area and extent of the damage of the households,” said Mr. Ha. Not only cashew trees, many mango orchards were also attacked by beetles, leaving only the fruit and branches. Photo: TT. According to Mr. Ha, 2 weeks ago, the district Department of Agriculture and Rural Development worked with the District Agricultural Service Center to give directions to deal with this problem. Mr. Ha said that these bugs are difficult to destroy, not as easy to spray as common insects. Currently, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is waiting for the Center to come up with solutions to help people prevent this species of bugs. Regarding measures to control this beetle, Dr. Nguyen Van Bac, working at the Bu Dop District Agricultural Extension Center (Binh Phuoc), said: In the world there are 200 types of beetles, rarely seen for leaf-eating beetles. described in national documents. Most likely, this beetle belongs to the type of beetle that eats leaves of mango (Chafer beetles), scientifically known as Apogonia sp, belongs to the family Scarabaeidae, order Coleoptera. Harm mainly on trees of industrial trees and fruit trees such as palm, coconut, cashew, mango … According to documents, leaf-eating beetle eggs are laid in blocks, near the base, consisting of many eggs, each egg is wrapped in a hard layer of soil. Eggs are 1.0 – 1.3 mm long, white, bulging and round later. The incubation period is about 9 days. The newly hatched larvae are about 3 mm long and reach 15 mm before pupating about 10-11 weeks later. Lungs live in the soil, eating the roots of a variety of crops, weeds and decomposing organic matter. The larval stage is about 72 days long; pupae 2 – 3 days; pupae: 7 – 10 days; life cycle is about 3 months. At first time the city is brown, then it turns black. A beetle destroys things. Photo: TT. In the Southeast in general, Binh Phuoc in particular, bugs often outbreak and cause damage at the beginning of the rainy season (April – May). After dancing, bugs eat leaves, young branches of wild plants and plants. They mainly feed at night, and during the day they live hidden under the topsoil. For prevention and treatment, Dr. Nguyen Van Bac recommends that there are 3 methods: manual measures, which can use light traps at the same time in areas where many harmful beetles appear. Chemical measures, using active insecticides Permethrin, profennophos to spray in the evening. Biological measures, using bacillus thuringiensiss (Tricho-BT), Metarhizium anisopliae (green fungus) to spray on plants and in the soil to kill eggs and young offspring before becoming larvae. Currently, beetles continue to cause harm on many cultivated areas in Hon Quan district and are at risk of spreading to a large extent in neighboring areas. The most effective is the light trap The Department of Plant Protection said: Through working with the Agricultural Service Center of Binh Phuoc Province and the Agricultural Service Center of Hon Quan District (Binh Phuoc), it was known that this beetle appeared in recent years, usually arising from the beginning of the rainy season (April), extending to the middle or the end of May will decrease (actually, by May 10, 2021, it has decreased compared to the previous month). Many farmers in Binh Phuoc worry because beetles continue to damage crops and upset their daily lives. Photo: TT. Adult beetles are nocturnal, eat all kinds of leaves (cashew, mango, rubber …) and have a strong tendency to light. Therefore, the safest and most effective measure at present is to use light traps (high capacity will attract more power), underneath put a water basin with a layer of active petroleum scum, and beetles plunge into the falling lights. water pots, oil scum will seal the breathing holes on the two sides of the beetle stomach, causing rapid death. On May 10, 2021, the Plant Protection Department sent a mission led by Mr. Do Van Van, Director of the Southern Regional Plant Protection Center (under the Department of Plant Protection) to Binh Phuoc to understand the situation, take samples of beetles and send them. appraise to know scientific names, from which to grasp habits, biological characteristics, host plants to determine the most suitable and effective control measures. The Department of Plant Protection also confirmed that this beetle has appeared in Vietnam for a long time, not the main pest on crops in Vietnam. In recent times, a number of new species have arisen, such as the “black bean” beetle, the coffee beetle in Kon Tum, and the forest leaf-eating worm in the city. Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai … They are pests on forest trees, but when their numbers break out, they spread to harm crops or affect people’s lives, but not harm (such as “black beans”). Also according to the Department of Plant Protection, in 2018, a similar species of beetle also appeared harmful to coffee young leaves during the basic construction phase in Dac Ma commune, Dac Ha district, Kon Tum province, but with a smaller size. The result of identification is species Maladera castanea, family Scarabaeidae, order Coleoptera. The Central Center for Plant Protection (under the Department of Plant Protection) has cooperated with Kon Tum Plantation and Plant Protection Department to guide farmers to apply the method of attracting light traps to kill beetles and protect coffee trees in recent years. ..

The prices of clean meats at supermarkets are more expensive than in traditional markets, but still remain at the old prices. At traditional markets, supermarkets, food products, green vegetables and basic necessities are still plentifully sold, but according to many small traders in Hanoi, goods are consumed slower than in Vietnam. there are no cases of COVID-19 infection in the community. Purchasing power in the market decreased by 20-30% compared to before the epidemic. “Currently, Thai mango prices are still stable, delicious types are sold at 45,000 – 50,000 VND / kg, medium types from 35,000 – 40,000 VND / kg; Saigon mango prices range from 60,000 to 65,000 VND / kg. The price of imported apples has inched more. If in the past, the price was from 90,000 – 100,000 VND / kg, now it increases by 10,000 VND / kg; Delicious type is currently selling for 150,000 VND / kg. The price of Envy apple is from 180,000 to 200,000 VND / kg, an increase of 10,000 – 20,000 VND / kg compared to before ”, said Pham Thi Ngo, a fruit trader in Hang Bun street, Hanoi. According to Ms. Pham Thi Ngo, due to concerns about translation, purchasing power decreased from 30 to 40% compared to before, because people are less likely to go to the street. Number of customers buying by phone is negligible, except on the first and full moon holidays. In the hot weather, the price of oranges and tangerines increased from 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg compared to before. Saigon orange price is 60,000 VND / kg; sweet tangerine is 70,000 VND / kg. Due to an outbreak, many restaurants and eateries were empty, so the consumption of goods was slower than before. “The necessities and food are many, but now many restaurants have to close due to the absence of customers, prolonged epidemics, so food and food are now abundant and the price is even softer”, Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai Lien – cottage said Dong Xa market, Mai Dich ward, Cau Giay, Hanoi. According to the owner of a fresh fish stall at Lo Lua “toad” market, Bach Mai street, the price of many types of fish is 5,000 to 10,000 VND / kg cheaper than before. Tilapia is currently sold for between 40,000 and 45,000 VND / kg, depending on the type; red roses 58,000 VND / kg, down 2,000 VND / kg; carp 67,000 VND / kg, down 3,000 VND / kg; carp 60,000 VND / kg. “About 1 week back, people went to the market less everyday because they bought food together for 3 days or 1 week. Normally, with fresh produce like fish, many housewives only buy goods for stock for 3 days, ”said Lien Hoa, a small trader selling fish in Lo Lua“ toad ”market. Goods are flooded at the supermarket. From the beginning of the year until now, the price of beef and pork has not fluctuated, even “cooled down”. At the traditional market of Phan Huy Chu, the price of billed beef remained at 310,000 VND / kg; beef tenderloin is 350,000 VND / kg; corn meat 350,000 VND / kg; Corn flower core from 420,000 to 620,000 VND / kg, depending on type. In some “toad” markets in Hanoi, the price of pork decreased slightly compared to before. Currently, the price of lean meat is 140,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before; ham meat from 110,000 to 120,000 VND / kg, down 10,000 VND / kg compared to before, especially fat reduced to 15,000 VND / kg at the price of 60,000 VND / kg. Sharing with the News reporter on May 10, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van (housewife), Bach Mai street shared: In recent days, food prices at Trai Gang market, Bach Mai street are still as stable as before. there is no translation of COVID-19 in the community. Accordingly, the price of raw chicken feathers is 120,000 VND / kg; choysum is 10,000 VND / kg; cabbage is 8,000 VND / kg; mosquito net 5,000 VND / kg, morning glory 8,000 VND / kg… Because I am afraid of translation, I go to the streets less and buy food for the whole week. COVID-19 lasted, so commodity prices decreased, but people’s spending also reduced more “, Ms. Vu Thi Thanh Van shared. Many supermarkets apply promotional goods to stimulate demand. As noted by the reporter of News, at supermarkets such as Big C, Hapro Mart, VinMart … goods are all full on shelves, commodity prices have not increased, not to mention there are promotions. great forever for customers. Visitors to the supermarket are checked their temperature, asked to wear a mask, hand sanitizer to prevent epidemics. Representatives of distributors and markets in Hanoi all stock up twice as much in warehouses to supply the market. Fresh food, essential goods to fully serve people, there is no shortage of “fever” prices. “Hanoi has prepared a large quantity of goods, serving the local people’s anti-epidemic needs. With the amount of goods in reserve for 3 months, 17 essential goods are worth 194,000 billion VND. Hanoi also reserves an amount of goods of nearly 30,000 billion VND to be ready to support provinces and cities in neighboring areas if complicated epidemics occur “, Ms. Tran Thi Phuong Lan – Acting Director of Department of Industry and Trade Ha Cabinet said.

Fake news is quickly discovered and handled 2 Fanpage: “Hai Phong” (Page.HaiPhong) and “An Lao 24h” have posted false information about the situation and evolution of the COVID-19 epidemic. Photo: VNA broadcast Over the past days, consecutive subjects who have given false information and false information have been strictly dealt with by the authorities, the right person, the correct one. Typically, on May 10, the Hanoi City Police coordinated with the Department of Information and Communications (Hanoi) to fine 12.5 million VND and requested to remove the article for Mr. TVD (born 1982, residing in Hoang Mai district, Hanoi) for the act of using a Facebook account named “Hà Nội phố” to post the news “Hanoi city is airy on the first day of blockade” with a video about Hanoi street experience on 4 / 5/2021. On May 7, the Department of Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention (Nghe An Police) fined two cases of posting false information about COVID-19 translation on the personal Facebook page. That is Mr. P.Đ.L. (born in 1950, living in Nghi Phu commune, Vinh city) and NTH (born 1987, living in Hung Binh ward, Vinh city). Accordingly, on the afternoon of May 6, Mr. L. and Ms. H. posted on their personal Facebook page the photo of the test result answer sheet of the Center for Disease Control in Nghe An province was edited. This false information quickly spread on social networks, causing public confusion. On May 6, Inspector of the Department of Information and Communications of Thua Thien – Hue province coordinated with the Provincial Police Department to sanction the administrator of the Thua Thien – Hue fanpage Le Quang H. (27 years old, living in the city Hue) 5 million VND on the act of posting information about SARS-CoV-2 infections without a specific location or address, clearly causing confusion for the community … This is not the first time that fake news about translation of COVID-19 has surfaced. According to statistics of the Department of Radio, Television and Electronic Information (Ministry of Information and Communications), by 2020, the competent forces have handled more than 1,000 cases of violations on social networks regarding false information, fabricated about the COVID-19 epidemic in Vietnam. Since the COVID-19 epidemic broke out again in Vietnam, dozens of subjects have been summoned and administratively sanctioned by functional forces for their abuse of the epidemic to attack and defame organizations and individuals. multiply; serve the purpose of sentences like to sell online … Along with the political system of the country trying to zoning off epidemic, the information technology industry also strives to detect and prevent false information, believe it or not. exactly. The fight against fake news and bad news is increasingly strengthened by new technology solutions. Within a few days, the subjects who spread false information, fabricated about the COVID-19 epidemic were quickly exposed and properly sanctioned. Be alert in filtering information Vietnam is one of the top 10 countries in the world in terms of social media users, with nearly 64 million Facebook accounts and nearly 35 million YouTube accounts. With such a large number of users on social networks, in addition to those who intentionally spread fake news to cause social disturbances, there are many people who accidentally share false information or false information. The functional force took testimony of the object whose Fanpage brought false content about the situation and developments of the COVID-19 epidemic. Photo: VNA broadcast In order to prevent fake information, the Vietnam Counterfeit Information Processing Center recommends that people pay attention and carefully check the following factors: review the source (quickly check the website to see if the contact information is clear. obviously not); Illustrative information (check the illustrations, images, links to see if the information is really helpful or for any other purpose); prejudice trap (consider whether or not you are biased or prejudiced against someone not); news or a joke (be alert, distinguish between the real news, what is the joke of the netizens); author check (quick check to see if the article’s author is trustworthy); check the time (be careful with the old news being posted back, not sure if they are related to the current event); read in its entirety (the title can be headlined to attract readers); Consult an expert (consult an expert or reliable sources). Accordingly, people need to check the source, see which source the information comes from, if it comes from a stranger, the information is not clear, so be alert. When detecting fake news, people need to notify the Vietnam Counterfeit Information Processing Center through the website: http://tingia.gov.vn; email: online.abei@mic.gov.vn; phone number 18008108. Currently, the COVID-19 epidemic is complicated, the authorities also pay attention to the people, besides protecting their health, their family, they need to be calm and alert in screening. believe, equip themselves with legal and social knowledge and clearly identify distorted and fake information. In addition, people need to choose information posted and shared from social networking sites, so they should access mainstream information; not participate in posting, sharing or commenting on untruthful information, offensive images, contrary to the fine customs and culture of the nation or defaming or defaming the honor of organizations and individuals; information contrary to the Party’s viewpoint, the State’s laws and policies, activities in violation of the law or information of unknown origin, the accuracy of the information has not been determined; promoting positive and meaningful information in life; At the same time, to fight, criticize and condemn wrongdoings on social networks … Each citizen is an important part of once again successfully controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Each person needs to say “no” to fake news, false information, become a part of the “shield” against harmful information flows, together, unanimously agree with the authorities to soon repel the epidemic.

Shopping malls will be allowed to open from 11am to 9pm, while convenience stores across the capital will be closed from 10pm to 5pm the next day. The barber shop can only provide trimming and washing services. In addition, gatherings of 20 or more people will be prohibited. The capital Bangkok is at the center of the third Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand and one of 18 localities listed by the government as “red zones”, where the opening hours of certain facilities is limited. Thailand on April 24 at the same time recorded the highest number of new Covid-19 cases and the number of people dying from this pandemic on a daily basis. The Government of Thailand’s Covid-19 Situation Center (CCSA) on April 24 confirmed an additional 2,839 new cases, of which only 12 were imported, bringing the total number of cases in the country. now to 53,022 cases. The CCSA also confirmed eight more patients died of Covid-19, bringing the total number of people who did not survive the epidemic to 129 cases. Of the new infections recorded on April 24, the capital Bangkok accounted for the largest number with 1,582 cases, followed by Chiang Mai (151 cases), Chon Buri (119 cases), Nonthaburi (96 cases), and Samut. Prakan (84 cases), Pathum Thani (59 cases), Samut Sakhon (57 cases), Surat Thani (46 cases), Nakhon Sawan (38 cases) and Songkhla (34 cases). According to CCSA statistics, since April 1, Thailand has recorded a total of 27,000 Covid-19 cases, of which 56% are in Bangkok. The number of people killed from this pandemic nationwide since the beginning of the month has reached 43 cases.

This scene seems to clearly illustrate the devastation of the Covid-19 epidemic on the tourism industry of the Golden Temple, especially on an island famous for its never-sleeping nightlife, which once attracted about 15 million. visitors per year, according to New York Times. Just a few weeks ago, Phuket seemed ready for a comeback. After a year away from foreign tourists, the Thai government decided to allow vaccinated visitors to Phuket in July without going through quarantine. This is part of a project called the Phuket Sandbox. However, the land of the Golden Temple is facing the worst outbreak of Covid-19 since the pandemic began, partly due to the rich people coming to Phuket, Bangkok to party without adhering to the social gap. Due to the epidemic, Phuket’s beaches are deserted even at the time of year attracting tourists. The number of new daily reported infections increased from 26 on 1 April to more than 2,000 just three weeks later. In early December 2020, Thailand had only 4,000 cases of Covid-19. For months, Thailand’s strict quarantine, blockade and mandatory masking measures have helped limit the spread of the epidemic despite having a significant impact on the economy. But in the latest outbreak, the country’s government responded slowly. In Phuket alone, it was not until April 22, when cases of SARS-CoV-2 were recorded at a record high, did the local government begin to request Covid-19 screening for those arriving on the island. On April 18, the Thai tourism minister admitted that Phuket reopening on July 1 seems unlikely because it will depend on the anti-epidemic situation in Thailand. Bleak In preparation for Phuket Sandbox, the Thai government has provided a variety of vaccines to the island, in hopes of gaining public immunity by the summer. As of mid-April, more than 20% of Phuket’s residents have been vaccinated. However, the picture is still very bleak. Usually at this time of year, the golden sands of Patong Beach will be overflowing with foreign tourists. But now, they are almost abandoned, where some local residents line up for Covid-19 tests. On the way, reptiles can freely move around without fear of being hit by traffic. The absence of international tourists makes life difficult for local residents in Phuket. In mid-April, the Songkran festival is seen as a rehearsal for Phuket’s revival. Instead of foreign visitors, hotels try to attract wealthy locals who, if not for the pandemic, would have gone to Hokkaido (Japan) for a vacation or to shop in Paris (France). However, rather than preparing for a comeback as a tourist paradise, the Songkran festival seems to have spoiled the island’s chances of reopening in July. At the festival in Patong and other beaches in April, thousands of wealthy Thais party, wear bikinis more than masks. To them, Covid-19 is just a virus that can infect vegetable vendors or manual labor, not the upper class. However, subsequent viral test results showed how wrong their thinking was. Many local workers had to line up to receive food assistance due to loss of jobs during the epidemic. The outbreak of the epidemic after months of economic difficulties is also causing the majority of Phuket’s residents to suffer. Just watching a 3-year-old elephant nibble on a cane nearby, Jaturaphit Jandarot lay slowly swinging in a hammock, with nothing else to do. Before the pandemic, he and other elephant managers on the outskirts of Patong used to bring in more than 100 tourists a day, mostly from China. “I am delighted to know they will open Phuket to foreign tourists. Thais do not ride elephants, “Jandarot said. But no matter what the tourism situation, the elephants still need to be fed. . “Of course, we want to welcome people to Phuket, but when they do not defend themselves and bring Covid-19 here, I am somewhat angry,” said Huda Panan, a primary school teacher. Being a taxi driver, unemployed for a year. At one point, mosques in Phuket distributed food to the local people. The long line of people quickly ran out of food. “We can wait a little longer to improve Phuket situation, but not too long,” said Panan.

In February 2021, health care and epidemiologists in India were delighted to see that the pandemic-related figures have all been plummeting. The number of Covid-19 cases has decreased, and the number of oxygen ventilators is sufficient for the patient. Experts at that time predicted that India had overcome the second wave of epidemics. However, in April, “lucky god” suddenly disappeared. Pictures of a series of corpses waiting to be cremated in turn flooded social networks. Hospitals lack bed and oxygen is severe. Many sick people and desperate families turned to buying medicine at the black market. Meanwhile, many others suffocated painfully in the hospital from lack of oxygen, according to the report Washington Post. The number of new cases in India has hit a record in the past few days. There is no indication that the number of infections will decrease in the near future. Temporary crematoriums are being massively erected in India. Photo: Reuters. Gathering people Back in early February, India had just over 13,000 cases a day, while the population was 1.4 billion. India has acquired a community immunity. Up to the present time, India has become the focal point of the global epidemic and receives great attention from the international community. On April 29, the country recorded 379,257 new cases of Covid-19 and 3,645 people died from the pandemic, marking the worst day ever of the pandemic in India. To date, the number of Covid-19 cases in the country has reached 18.38 million, including 204,832 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health of India. Experts commented that community immunity in India may not exist as previously assessed. The Naga Sadhus – Hindu ascetic “saints” – carry a sword or trident, leading devotees to participate in the Kumbh Mela festival on March 11. Photo: Reuters. The new wave of epidemics has made the poor now even more afflicted. Not only that, it is also reaching the rich class in Indian society. Although the rich tried to isolate society during the first wave of epidemics, they could not avoid this epidemic either. Crowds of people also play a huge role in spreading the virus. Blockade and quarantine restrictions are believed to have been lifted too soon in the world’s second most populous country. Residents are allowed to organize major parades. Hindu festivals attract tens of millions of pilgrims. These people often gather in cramped locations without protection. Random tests at pilgrimage sites recorded thousands of new infections. Even while the epidemic was peaking, the people of India were still not following the rules. Thousands of people gathered at the Ganges River to perform the ritual of bathing the river. They believe that the waters of the Ganges can save them from disease. “People let their guard down when India launched the vaccination campaign in January. People have returned to a normal life, traveling,” said Ramanan Laxminarayan, an epidemiologist at Princeton University. calendar, organizing a family wedding and without any restrictions, even wearing a mask “. New variant Scientists are still debating the role the new variants will play in making the pandemic in India unbelievably bad. Variation B.1.1.7, first discovered in the UK, is currently the dominant variant in the Indian state of Pubjab. Many studies show that B.1.1.7 is 40 to 70% more contagious than the original virus. At the same time it also makes the patient more likely to die. A medical worker walks over the bodies at a mass cremation point in Delhi on April 26. Photo: Reuters. Another variant, B.1.617, is present in the majority of patients in the state of Maharashtra. This variant is called a “double mutation” when it contains up to 2 official mutations found in two other strains. However, to date there is no official study showing whether B.1.617 is more transmissible than other variants. India also does not have the ability to decode the genetic sequence of B.1.617. Besides that, Brazilian and South African variants are also found in India. Why India lacks oxygen? Usually India’s hospitals and medical clinics use only 15% of the liquid oxygen produced in this country. However, until now, nearly 90% of the country’s supply has been transferred to health care facilities. Some Indian states do not have factories for the production of liquid oxygen. These regions must rely on supplies from other states. It takes two hours to fill a full tank with oxygen. This caused a long queue of trucks outside the factories. Even after full, oxygen trucks can only drive at 40 km / h and only move during the day. People in India are struggling with an unprecedented wave of Covid-19. Photo: AP. In October 2020, the Indian Ministry of Health announced plans to build a plant for more liquid oxygen production. However, only 33 out of 162 factories have been built so far. Prime Minister Modi also announced plans to build 551 other oxygen liquefaction plants on April 25. Even so, it would still be too late for the dying of hypoxia patients across India. “We told the authorities that we are ready to increase capacity, but we need financial support,” said Rajabhau Shinde, director of a small oxygen plant in Maharashtra. India decided to provide vaccines to anyone over the age of 18, starting May 1. The country also limits the number of exported vaccines and concentrates on domestic distribution. Several cities and states have announced new blockade restrictions. The government ordered a curfew, banned travel, and banned unnecessary activities. However, authorities believe that blockade is only the last resort. He refused to issue a nationwide blockade. A woman and a relative after her husband died of Covid-19. Photo: Reuters. The Indian government sends oxygen trains to all regions of the country. Military medical equipment stores were opened to deal with the urgent shortage. Armed forces have been deployed to hospitals. The world immediately rescued India Countries have already begun to take measures to help India. Singapore, Germany, UK sent oxygen-related devices on April 26. France, Russia and Australia will send medical aid. China and Pakistan have offered to help. The European Union has worked with member states to provide oxygen and medicines. The World Health Organization (WHO) will send more staff and supplies to India. The White House on April 28 said it would provide $ 100 million in aid to India, including 1,000 medical oxygen cylinders, 15 million N95 masks and one million Covid-19 rapid test kits. “Just as India sent support to the United States when our hospitals were stressed in the early stages of a pandemic, the United States is determined to help India in times of need,” the White House statement said. download on the website on April 28 clearly. The US is lifting a ban on sending raw materials abroad, enabling India to produce more AstraZeneca vaccines. President Biden is mobilizing a team of health experts and funding the expansion of India’s vaccine production capabilities. Doctors Without Borders welcomed the US move. The organization calls on the US government to ask pharmaceutical companies to “share technology and know-how.” However, the companies rejected this request. The crematorium and hospital were packed with people amid the Covid-19 wave in India The number of new Indian Covid-19 cases increased by more than 360,000 on April 27. In addition, the number of deaths increased exponentially, causing the crematorium to operate day and night.

From April 15, she switched to online sales, receiving ships within the district due to a blockade order. When preparing items for customers, she came up with the idea of ​​making cakes and tea to donate to the anti-epidemic forces in the area. “I saw that in other areas, many people were given water. There was no similar activity in the place where I lived, I thought I loved them so much, so I decided to make a cake and milk tea for them to eat during lunch break. On the morning of April 22, I had the opportunity to make 30 slots. Because we are busy selling goods, the bakery at home is small, so I can’t do much, ”said Ms. Nhung Zing. 30 sets of cakes and milk tea were given to the police on anti-epidemic duty in Phnom Penh by Nhung and his wife on April 22. Nhung’s husband, a Cambodian and Vietnamese, is on leave so he has time to help and drive his wife to give food by motorbike. “The police in our area besides young people, there are also elderly uncles on duty. Each post has about 5 people on duty. When they received the food, they were surprised, thank you very much and happily took a commemorative photo. I hope people in other regions will follow suit to cheer up the morale of the anti-epidemic forces, ”she said. Just eating a bowl of noodles in time to make 50 sets of cakes and lemon black tea before 12 noon 23/4, Ms. Nhung said: “It takes about 3 hours to finish. The ingredients are available because I also make a salted egg sponge for sale. I do it myself, I don’t like calling or supporting. I can take advantage of a day or that day, but I will try to do as much as I can. Tonight, Nhung and her husband will go to distribute supplies to the homeless. This is their familiar charity activity. Nhung often gives people in need with milk, cakes and canned fish that can be eaten. Meet someone who is poor, she also gives more money. Nhung made cakes by herself and gave them to the anti-epidemic force. From more than a week ago, Ms. Nhung decided to discount 5% of her supermarket items to support people in difficult times. A friend who opened a company that produced N95 masks also asked her to donate 17,500 units to the Ministry of National Defense of Cambodia. According to Nhung, a new outbreak in Cambodia broke out due to people quarantined to go to the bar. Each day this country recorded about 500 new cases, up to 1,590 a day. “I hope you all stay calm and comply with the Cambodian government’s regulations on quarantine. Each executor will make a small contribution to helping this country overcome the difficult period ”, she reminded. Nhung got married and moved to Cambodia to live for more than 3 years. Loving Vietnamese cuisine and wanting to preserve the taste of her homeland, she has opened a restaurant selling vermicelli, shrimp paste, bun cha and many other Vietnamese dishes for nearly 2 years. The raw materials are mainly sent by her biological mother in Thanh Hoa. In addition, the shop is also decorated with bold Vietnamese space with baskets, pines, lotus pots, ceramic bowls, peacock blanket. For an expatriate child, being able to preserve her hometown flavor is a happy thing for Ms. Nhung. Nhung married and settled in Cambodia for 3 years.

India is facing the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the world in recent weeks. An ambulance carrying patients queued for admission to the state Covid-19 hospital in Ahmedabad City, Gujarat state, April 22. (Photo: AP) Medical staff assist in bringing patients of Covid-19 into hospital in Ahmedabad City. (Photo: AP) Last Friday, hospitals in the capital New Delhi signaled for help to the government when the supply of oxygen was only enough to use for a few hours. (Photo: AP) India’s hospital system falls into a shortage of hospital beds and medical oxygen when there are hundreds of thousands of new infections every day. This South Asian country can produce at least 7,100 tons of oxygen / day, including the amount of oxygen for industry. In theory, with the above mentioned output, India could meet the current oxygen demand. The main problem is that medical oxygen is not delivered in time to the hospital to save the patient. This delay stemmed from the location of the production units and distribution systems. (Photo: AP) Medical staff removed the patient from the scene of the fire at Vijay Vallabh Hospital for Covid-19 treatment in Virar, near Mumbai, April 23. Thirteen patients died from the incident. (Photo: AP) People queue for medical oxygen refills in New Delhi. On April 21, at least 24 people with Covid-19 disease in western India died after running out of oxygen supplies supplied to their breathing apparatus. (Photo: AP) To address the serious shortage of medical oxygen, the Indian government has mobilized the country’s railway industry to organize high-speed trains that carry oxygen from steel mills to areas where the epidemiology is most critical. Over the past 24 hours, these special trains have transported nearly 150 tons of oxygen. (Photo: AP) The government also uses Indian Air Force cargo planes to transport empty containers to production centers. After being filled with oxygen, the tank will be transported to localities by road. The Indian armed forces are importing 23 German oxygen-producing mobile devices. In addition, the government has ordered the conversion of argon and nitrogen storage tanks into oxygen tanks. According to experts, in the coming days, the number of cases in India will continue to increase strongly, the country will have to solve two problems of oxygen production and distribution simultaneously. (Photo: Xinhua) According to the latest statistics, the state of Maharashtra accounts for 27% of India’s 2.5 million Covid-19 cases that have not been cured and 33% of India’s more than 190,000 deaths. Mumbai City plans to build 16 facilities in 12 hospitals in the area to produce oxygen from the air. It is estimated that this plan will require a cost of 12 million USD. (Photo: AP) Residents wait for the Covid-19 vaccine at an immunization center in Mumbai, April 24. According to experts, along with increasing supplies of medical oxygen, drugs and other medical supplies, boosting Covid-19 vaccination will help India get out of the current dangerous wave. India has the strength of one of the most vaccine-producing countries in the world. According to the ANI news agency, India will start the third phase of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign on May 1, with all 18 years of age and older. Residents can register for the vaccination from April 28. According to India’s Health Ministry data released yesterday, the country has injected 138,379,832 million doses of vaccine since the start of vaccination on January 16. (Photo: AP)

Limit events, activities gather people The epidemic of COVID-19 in the world continues to be complicated, with the number of new cases and deaths still increasing in many countries. Especially in a number of neighboring countries that share a border with our country, the epidemic is booming on a large scale. In the country, although well controlled, the risk of disease outbreaks is always permanent, especially from sources of illegal entry and entry; There has been a situation of negligence, subjectivity, improper implementation, inadequate measures to prevent and control epidemics as prescribed, a phenomenon of fear of vaccination against disease appears. In order to prevent epidemics and protect people’s health, especially in the upcoming big holidays, the Prime Minister asked to continue to limit unnecessary events and activities gathering people. In case of organization, must strictly implement safety measures, in particular, must comply with wearing masks, disinfection … in accordance with regulations. The Prime Minister asked to limit events and activities that gather crowds of people to prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic. (Illustration) Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government-attached agencies are responsible for epidemic prevention and control within their management scope. Chairmen of People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities are responsible for the COVID-19 prevention and control in their respective localities; report to the Party Committee at the same level for unified direction. The Minister of Health is responsible for professional direction, proactively advising and proposing interdisciplinary issues, beyond his authority; urge all branches and levels to implement the directions of the Government, the Prime Minister, and the National Steering Committee for the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Government-attached agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities drastically direct and inspect and supervise the strict implementation of the 5K requirement of the Ministry of Health. practice, especially wearing mandatory masks in public places, at events with large numbers of people, on public transport. Agencies, units, organizations, enterprises … regularly self-assess the implementation of epidemic prevention and control requirements and measures, update self-assessment results on the anti-epidemic map system. The functional forces regularly inspect and urge the implementation of anti-epidemic measures within and within their management areas, especially at medical establishments, schools, tourist establishments, and establishments. production, markets, supermarkets, airports, bus stations … Strictly handle organizations and individuals that violate epidemic prevention and control; actively updating and completing plans, ready to respond to all situations of translation. When detecting a case, the relevant forces must focus on directing and immediately applying measures to localize, trace and isolate; resolutely not to spread the epidemic on a large scale. The application of measures of social isolation, blockade, and separation must follow the practical and effective motto; ensuring safety, but not letting production and business stall on an excessively necessary scale; minimizing adverse impacts on production, business and people’s life. Tightly manage vaccines, entry into Vietnam The Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Health to allocate and organize vaccination in accordance with the epidemic developments, ensuring absolute safety, not letting overdue vaccines; continue to proactively approach other vaccine sources in the world while focusing on promoting research and development of vaccines in the country. Strengthen proactive screening, testing on a large scale for cases with symptoms of cough, fever, shortness of breath, respiratory tract infections and other cases with high risk of infection in the community. The Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strictly control immigration activities on border routes. The Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to intensify activities to review and quickly detect cases of illegal entry in the area, strictly handle immigration cases by law. illegal, especially in the border provinces, especially the southwest border. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Transport, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, according to their assigned functions and tasks, continue to strictly manage the entry and the way. post-isolation medical isolation and follow-up, and at the same time prepare the necessary elements ready to expand the subjects of entry to suit the epidemic situation in the spirit of development, but must ensure safety. Relevant ministries, agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and cities directly under the Central Government manage and closely monitor establishments to isolate people on entry, to prevent cross-spread and spread of diseases to the community.

Actual casualties are 2-5 times higher The second wave of Covid-19 in India quickly pushed the country into a total crisis, overloading hospitals, depleting oxygen supplies, desperate lines of people not being treated by doctors and there is evidence that the actual death toll is much higher than officially reported, according to the New York Times. Every day the Government of India records more than tens of thousands of new infections – a world record high – more new cases than any other country to date. However, experts say those numbers, no matter how staggering, represent only a small fraction of the true spread of the pandemic that puts the country in a state of emergency. Millions of people dare not even step out the door for fear of spreading the disease. Indian people mourn in front of a cremation site. Photo: NYT The sudden increase in new infections in recent weeks, with a newer variant, is raising suspicions about the actual number of deaths from India’s Covid-19 – currently reported to be 200,000. , with more than 2,000 people dying every day. Investigations from cremation facilities across the country revealed a large number of deaths from Covid-19 far exceeding the official figure. According to analysts, politicians and hospital managers can reduce this number. “It was a complete data massacre,” said Bhramar Mukherjee, an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan who has followed India closely. “From all the models we have done, we believe that the actual death toll is 2 to 5 times what is reported.” At one of the major cremation sites in Ahmedabad, a city in the state of Gujarat, western India, flames blazed through the night sky, burning 24 hours a day, like an industrial factory never. Turn off. On April 24, Indian officials reported nearly 350,000 new infections, while the number of deaths continued to increase. At a hospital in New Delhi, doctors said 20 patients in critical condition died after oxygen pressure dropped. Doctors claim that severe oxygen scarcity is the cause of the soaring death toll. In Bhopal, a large city in central India, where the disaster of gas leaks in the 1980s caused thousands of deaths, residents said this was the “busiest” time in cremation zones. since that disaster. Over the course of 13 days in mid-April, Bhopal officials reported 41 deaths related to Covid-19. But a survey by the New York Times found the number of deaths at the same time to more than 1,000. A similar phenomenon took place in Lucknow and Mirzapur – major cities in the state of Uttar Pradesh – and across Gujarat, during the same time period, authorities reported between 73 and 121 Covid-related deaths. -19 per day. But detailed figures compiled by one of Gujarat’s leading newspapers – Sandesh – indicate that the number is many times higher, around 610 people per day. What’s happening in India? Months ago, India appeared to have effective epidemic control. After the stern blockade orders that prevented the first outbreak from being eased, India no longer recorded a large number of cases. Officials and citizens have begun to be subjective and act as if the worst days are over. Now, countless Indians have been forced to go to social media to send an emergency (SOS) calling to give them bed, medicine or “some oxygen to breathe”. At the same time, India’s Covid-19 vaccine campaign is also facing difficulties. Less than 10% of Indians have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, even though the country is the world’s leading producer of the vaccine. Severe Indian needs have had a ripple effect around the world, especially in poorer countries. The country had planned to export millions of doses of vaccine but so far this has stopped completely due to severe shortage of vaccines in the country. This also affects when some countries have to divert imports from other countries Doctors are concerned, this terrible wave originated from the emergence of a virus variant “double mutation” – B.1.617. This variant contains genetic mutations found in two other uncontrolled versions of the SARS-CoV2 virus. One of the mutations included in the highly contagious variant was the cause of California (USA) struggles earlier this year. The other mutation is similar to the one found in South Africa and is thought to make the virus more resistant to the vaccine. However, scientists warn that it is too early to know for certain how dangerous the new variant emerging in India is. The results can be worst when combined with the ability to spread faster and more difficult to control. This is worrying scientists across the globe as high-rate vaccinated countries are easing and starting to be subjective. Because of the failures in India, Brazil and elsewhere that there is a risk that the virus could mutate to “beat” existing vaccines.

Kien Giang urgently built a field hospital – Photo: VOV Accordingly, the Covid-19 epidemic in the world continues to be complicated, with the number of new cases and deaths still increasing in many countries. Especially in a number of neighboring countries that share a border with our country, the epidemic is booming on a large scale. In the country, although well controlled, the risk of disease outbreaks is always permanent, especially from sources of illegal entry and entry; There has been a situation of negligence, subjectivity, improper and incomplete implementation of anti-epidemic measures as prescribed, a phenomenon of fear of vaccination against disease appears. In order to firmly maintain the results of epidemic prevention and control, successfully realize the dual goal, best protect the people’s health, especially in the upcoming big holidays, the Prime Minister requests ministries and agencies to Ministerial-level agencies, Governmental agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strengthen vigilance against epidemic risks, promote responsibility for leaders, implement drastically, synchronously and effectively epidemic prevention and control measures have been proposed with the motto “active prevention, early detection, fast isolation, effective treatment, complete handling, and prompt stabilization of the situation”. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government-attached agencies are responsible for epidemic prevention and control under their management. Chairmen of the People’s Committees of provinces and cities directly under the Central Government are responsible for the prevention and control of Covid-19 epidemic in their locality; report to the Party Committee at the same level for unified direction. The Minister of Health is responsible for professional direction, proactively advising and proposing interdisciplinary issues, beyond his authority; urging branches and levels to implement the instructions of the Government, the Prime Minister, and the National Steering Committee for the prevention of the Covid-19 epidemic; to sum up and report the situation and results to the Prime Minister. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Government-attached agencies, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities drastically direct and inspect and supervise the strict implementation of measures: Strictly complying with the requirements. 5K of the Ministry of Health, especially wearing mandatory masks in public places, at events with a large concentration of people, on public transport. Agencies, units, organizations, enterprises … regularly self-assess the implementation of epidemic prevention and control requirements and measures, update self-assessment results on the anti-epidemic map system. Regularly inspect and urge the implementation of anti-epidemic measures within and within the management area, especially at medical establishments, schools, tourist establishments, production establishments, markets, supermarket, airport, bus station …; strictly handle organizations and individuals that violate epidemic prevention and control. Proactively update and complete the plans ready to respond to all situations of translation. If a case is detected, it must focus on directing and immediately applying measures to localize, trace and isolate; resolutely not to spread the epidemic on a large scale. The application of measures of social isolation, blockade, and separation must follow the practical and effective motto; ensuring safety, but not letting production and business stall on an excessively necessary scale; minimizing adverse impacts on production, business and people’s life. Continue to limit unnecessary events and activities that gather people; In case of organization, must strictly implement safety measures, in particular, must comply with wearing a mask, disinfection … in accordance with regulations. The Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Health to review and complete plans for epidemic prevention and control on a national scale, ready to respond to every epidemic situation. Review and complete appropriate anti-epidemic measures in the new situation, guide safety measures in events and activities with a large concentration of people, at facilities that are frequently crowded. people. The Ministry of Health urgently implemented the Government’s resolution on the purchase and use of Covid-19 vaccines; distribute and organize vaccination in accordance with the situation of epidemic developments, ensure absolute safety, prevent overdue vaccines. Continue to proactively approach other vaccine sources in the world, and at the same time focus on strengthening vaccine research and development in the country. At the same time, strengthening proactive screening, testing on a large scale for cases with symptoms of cough, fever, difficulty breathing, respiratory tract inflammation and other cases with high risk of infection in the community. Ministries: National Defense, Public Security, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strictly control immigration activities on border lines. In particular, the Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Committee of provinces and centrally-run cities continue to strengthen activities to review and quickly detect cases of illegal entry in the area, strictly handle entry cases by law. illegal, especially in the border provinces, especially the southwest border. Ministries: Foreign Affairs, Public Security, National Defense, Health, Transport, People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, according to their assigned functions and tasks, continue to strictly manage entry, isolation, post-isolation medical supervision, at the same time prepare the necessary elements ready to expand the subjects of entry to suit the epidemic situation in the spirit of development but ensure safety. Relevant ministries, agencies, the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities manage and closely monitor establishments to isolate people on entry, to prevent cross-spread and epidemic spread to the community.

The beaches in Phuket are empty of foreign tourists. (Photo: Bangkok Post Office) The Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand said that the number of Covid-19 cases per day has increased to more than 2,000 and is not sure how the pandemic will break out, so the previous goal is to attract 6.5 million foreign tourists in 2021 are difficult to achieve. The Thai government currently expects international arrivals by 2021 to be only 3 million to 4 million visitors. Meanwhile, local tourists are predicted to make about 100 million -120 million trips this year, down from 160 million in the previous forecast. However, Thai officials will continue to plan to attract international tourists who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, through a pilot project in the tourist city of Phuket from July 2021. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports will help distribute Covid-19 vaccine to 70% of Phuket’s residents in preparation for international tourists. Regarding the Covid-19 situation in Thailand, today (April 24), health officials of this country recorded a record high number of new cases in the day, with 2,839 cases and 8 more deaths. To date, this Southeast Asian country has recorded a total of 53,022 cases of Covid-19, of which 129 died and 22,327 are under treatment./.

Passenger at Changi International Airport, Singapore, on March 15, 2021. Photo: AFP / VNA According to the Vietnam News Agency reporter in Singapore, in addition to the above regulations, those who have recently come to India and have not completed the 14-day quarantine period to 23:59 p.m. on April 22 will have to undergo concentrated isolation for another 7 days. These individuals will have to undergo 3 PCR tests: on arrival, on the 14th day and before the end of the quarantine period. In recent days, India has continuously recorded the highest number of new infections and daily deaths ever. In the past 24 hours, the South Asian country recorded 332,503 cases and 2,256 deaths. These are the number of new infections and deaths caused by COVID-19 in a day at levels not seen since the outbreak of the pandemic. According to worldometers.info, as of the morning of April 23 (Vietnam time), India had a total of 16.2 million cases, of which 186,928 died. In addition, the Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) on April 22 announced that 17 workers at the Westlite Woodlands dormitory were found to be re-infected, although there is no evidence that these cases are related. epidemic in India or with a new strain of virus appearing there. Therefore, preventive measures for COVID-19 will be tightened for migrant workers to minimize the risk of re-infection in those who have recovered from the disease. Accordingly, all new migrant workers from higher-risk countries and regions will be placed on quarantine for 14 days at quarantine facilities. After they test negative for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, they will be sent to the Migrant Labor Referral Center (MWOC). In the past, these workers had to stay on quarantine for only 4 days at the quarantine facilities before being sent to MWOC during their remaining quarantine period. As for the newly arrived migrant workers whose test results have antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, they will have to undergo a bi-weekly screening regime. Previously, they were exempt from this requirement. As of April 29, recovered workers living in dormitories or those working in the construction, marine and processing industries living in Singapore will have to undergo periodic inspections. about 9 months, or 270 days, from the date they get COVID-19.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam delivered a speech at the meeting. On the morning of April 23, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Head of the National Steering Committee for the Prevention and Control of Covid-19, led the Government’s delegation to work with Ho Chi Minh City. prevention and control of epidemic Covid-19. Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that nearing the 46th anniversary of the Liberation of the South, reunification (April 30) and International Labor Day (1-5), Tourists will increase. If branches and localities do not have strict measures, it will be very worrying. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam cites two previous epidemics in Hai Duong and Da Nang, just one event of not complying with epidemic prevention measures or subjective psychology, the consequences are huge. . Regarding the risk of epidemic outbreaks from people who illegally entered the southwest border, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that the number of people who entered illegally detected in Vietnam is still limited compared to the actual number. practice. Meanwhile, people who enter illegally in the southwest border flock to Ho Chi Minh City quite a lot. This is a very big risk, if not strictly controlled, epidemic outbreaks are easy. Concerning this issue, the Head of the National Steering Committee for epidemic prevention and control Covid-19 requested an effective solution to prevent epidemics from entering from the outside; tightening controls on people entering illegally; to well control trails, openings and southwest border. Regarding vaccination, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that the Ministry of Health is completing the process and speeding up vaccination. The spirit of the Ministry of Health is to inject the right people. In the coming time, Covid-19 vaccination will focus on the workforce in industries exposed to many people such as aviation, transportation, banking, electricity … “Ho Chi Minh City is a big center with many good and creative ways. Over a long period of time, the city has not had any cases of Covid-19 infecting the community. However, this also easily generates subjective psychology in epidemic prevention and control. We need to tighten and continue the anti-epidemic spirit as before “, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam emphasized. Speaking at the meeting, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City Nguyen Thanh Phong, Head of the Steering Committee for the prevention of epidemic Covid-19 in the city said, if allowed The national government allows, the city wants to buy the vaccine by itself through socialization. The head of the Steering Committee for the Prevention and Control of Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City said that the city had 246 cases of Covid-19, of which 72 cases were in the community, 194 cases were imported. In the past month, there are 108 cases of illegal entry discovered in the area. All are quarantined according to regulations. The city has issued a letter to coordinate with localities that have border lines bordering other countries on this issue. “Ho Chi Minh City proposes criminal handling of illegal entries”, proposed by Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Phong. Step 1: Access to https://www.bluezone.gov.vn or directly download at App Store or Play Store. Step 2: Once downloaded, the app will ask for Bluetooth permission to record contact with other Bluezone installed users. If Bluetooth isn’t open, drag the status notification bar and turn on Bluetooth; Or go to Settings, select Bluetooth and turn it on. Step 3: After the installation is complete, click Scan Around. If someone near you less than 2m has used Bluezone, the application will automatically identify these users and put them on the contact list.