Medical workers give COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to migrant workers in Binh Duong province. (Photo: VNA) |
Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long said Vietnam had seen a rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the BA.2 mutation, with a very rapid spread compared to the original Omicron variant.
However, the number of COVID-19 hospitalisations has remained low due to the high vaccination rate. This showed the important role of vaccinations against COVID-19.
He said that the ministry was building a plan on human resources and infrastructure to vaccinate children aged 5-11.
Those with underlying diseases and high-risk groups will also be injected with a fourth dose.