Asean reported over 24,000 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday

Severe cases of Covid-19 recorded in Vietnam’s Hanoi are on the rise, with some hospitals concerned about overcrowding. The city recorded 1,612 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, the second consecutive day on which the city recorded the highest number of daily infections nationwide. 

Hanoi Field Hospital’s deputy head said the increasing number of new cases led to more severe cases. The number of severe cases often accounted for three per cent of the total infections.

Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Finance Minister announced that the National Trust Fund allocation will be increased to RM6bil from RM5bil previously to ensure a sufficient supply of vaccines, including booster doses, for not only the adult population but also teenagers. Based on the current assessment, it is critical for everyone to be given a booster dose, especially with the emergence of the Omicron variant.