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SARS-CoV-2 variant found in South Africa detected in imported patient

 Scientists from the National Institute of Hygiene And Epidemiology have found a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 virus on a COVID-19 patient entering Vietnam from South Africa, who has been quarantined right upon arrival and receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases.

According to experts, the new variant, recorded in South Africa, has a higher speed of spreading than those discovered from the first outbreak of the pandemic.

So far, Vietnam has seen two SARS-CoV-2 variants originating from the UK and South Africa.

Experts advise people to continue strictly applying preventive measures against the virus, including wearing masks and making health declarations./.
VNA/VNP

2nd consultative conferences finalise preliminary list for NA, Peoples Council election

2nd consultative conferences finalise preliminary list for NA, People’s Council election

Among the 217 central-level nominees, 51 are women, accounting for 23.5%, 21 are from ethnic minority groups (9.68%), and 138 are incumbent deputies seeking re-election (63.59%). In terms of qualifications, 28 hold university degrees (12.9%), 189 have postgraduate degrees (87.09%), and none are below university level.

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