Monday, January 11, 2021 9:12 AMSeptember 30, 2022 Print Post Video AlbumEpidemic situation in the worldThe total number of cases in the world is more than 622 million cases, over 6.53 million deaths.In Thailand, on September 27, the authorities said that Thailand-researched and produced COVID-19 nasal sprays will be available on the market from October 1, right when the country downgraded The severity of the COVID-19 epidemic has been reduced to “infectious disease to watch”.Accordingly, this nasal spray has the trade name "Vaill CoviTRAP" and has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand.Nasal spray "Vaill CoviTRAP" is able to prevent the SARS-CoV-2 virus from attaching to the inner surface of the nasal cavity thanks to its composition containing a coating of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) that helps reduce the viral load in the nasal cavity.To be effective, the drug must be sprayed 3 times a day, 6 hours apart.Epidemic situation in VietnamAs of 16:00 on September 29, 2022, the whole country recorded 11,477,886 cases, ranking 13 out of 230 countries and territories, while with the ratio of infections/1 million people, Vietnam ranked 115/ 230 countries and territories (on average, there are 115,993 infections for every 1 million people), of which 11,471,557 are domestic.So far, 10,590.917 people have recovered from the disease and 43,148 deaths.In the 4th outbreak, 11,475,034 cases were recorded, of which 11,469,987 were domestic, 10,588,100 people recovered (92.3%), 43,113 died in 60 provinces and cities.Treatment situation(Data is reported daily by the Departments of Health of provinces and cities on the COVID-19 Management System of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment, Ministry of Health - cdc. kcb. vn)1. Number of recovered patients:- The patient was announced to be cured in the day: 1,100 cases- Total number of cured cases: 10,590.917 cases2. The number of patients who are breathing oxygen is 106 cases, of which:- Breathing oxygen through a mask: 91 cases- HFNC high flow oxygen: 1 case- Non-invasive mechanical ventilation: 3 cases- Invasive mechanical ventilation: 11 cases3. Number of patients who died:- On September 28, 1 death was recorded in: Hai Duong.- Average number of deaths recorded in the past 07 days: 0 cases.- The total number of deaths from COVID-19 in Vietnam so far is 43,148, accounting for 0.4% of the total number of infections.- The total number of deaths ranked 26/230 territories, the number of deaths per 1 million people ranked 138/230 countries and territories in the world.Compared with Asia, the total number of deaths ranked 7/49 (3rd in ASEAN), deaths per 1 million people ranked 28th/49 Asian countries and territories (5th in ASEAN).Vaccination status:On September 28, 48,759 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered.Thus, the total number of vaccine doses administered is 260,065,575 doses, of which:+ Number of injections for people aged 18 years and over is 220,437,130 doses: 1st dose is 71,063,935 doses;The second dose is 68,654,697 doses;The additional dose is 14,539,356 doses;The first booster dose is 50,795,316 doses;The second booster dose is 15,383,826 doses.+ Number of doses for children from 12-17 years old is 22,954,915 doses: 1st dose is 9,104,175 doses;The second dose is 8,848,516 doses;The first booster dose is 5,002,224 doses.+ Number of doses for children from 5-11 years old is 16,673,530 doses: 1st dose is 9,850,375 doses;The second dose is 6,823,155 doses.In the country, although the epidemic situation is still basically under control, many localities have recorded new variants of Omicron with the ability to spread faster than the original variant;The rate of vaccination for 3rd and 4th doses and for children is still low in some places.The rate of increase in the daily incidence of COVID-19 depends on various factors such as the nature of the variation in infectivity (the SARS-CoV-2 virus frequently mutates and is unstable);Immunological protection (acquired or vaccinated) decreases with time and vaccine coverage;infectious block;response capacity and measures to prevent and control the epidemic, so it is difficult to predict a specific increase in the coming time.The response system for epidemic prevention and control from central to local levels should be prepared for possible epidemic situations;continue to strictly and drastically implement epidemic prevention and control measures, especially vaccination against COVID-19 and communication to raise people's and community's awareness.Editorial board of the website of the Department of Preventive MedicineCopyright belongs to Department of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health.License to set up Website No. 18/GP-TTĐT issued by the Administration of Broadcasting and Electronic Information - Ministry of Information and Communications on February 27, 2013.Office address: lane 135/1 Nui Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.Tel: (024) 38430040, Fax: (024) 37367379