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The World Health Organization said it expects to identify more cases of monkeypox as it expands surveillance in countries where the disease is not typically found. As of Saturday, 92 confirmed cases and 28 suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported from 12 member states that are not endemic for the virus, the U.N. agency said, adding it will provide further guidance and recommendations in coming days for countries on how to mitigate the spread of monkeypox. "Available information suggests that human-to-human transmission is occurring among people in close physical contact with cases who are symptomatic", the agency added. Monkeypox is an infectious disease that is usually mild, and is endemic in parts of west and central Africa. It is spread by close contact, so it can be relatively easily contained through such measures as self-isolation and hygiene. "What seems to be happening now is that it has got into the population as a sexual form, as a genital form, and is being … [Read more...] about WHO expects more cases of monkeypox to emerge globally

Reporters take part in the third international press conference on May 21. — VNA/VNS Photo Tuấn Đức Thanh Hà HÀ NỘI — The SEA Games 31 is considered an event of solidarity in the spirit of fair play, according to the Organising Committee at the third international press conference on May 21 in Hà Nội. Many local and international reporters and journalists attended the conference chaired by deputy head of the Information and Communications Sub-Committee Lê Thị Hoàng Yến, who summarised and reviewed the regional sports meet's activities. "Almost competitions have been well organised in the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship. Olympic sports are run following clear rules and regulations while sensitive sports, including martial art performance events, are assessed fairly and objectively," said Yến, who is the vice chairwoman of the Việt Nam Sports Administration. "The chief-de-missions of all teams are satisfied with organising activities of the hosts. To date, we have not … [Read more...] about ‘Games held in spirit of fair play’: organisers

The victory proved the effective and timely collaboration between the Vietnamese and Lao forces and forces in the Southern theater in the strategic offensive in 1972, contributing to failing the “Vietnamization” strategy of the U.S. and the “Nixon doctrine.” It also reaffirmed that defensive is the obvious operation in the liberation war and added more theoretical and practical values to the art of combat at the operational level of Vietnam in the resistance war against the U.S. invaders. As the operation went, the Central Military Commission of Vietnam and the Lao side informed the Command of the Plain of Jars – Muong Sui Campaign about the intention: Right after the end of the offensive operation in the area, our forces would shift to the defensive posture at the operational level, ready to break down any counter-offensive operations of the enemy. With good preparation, by May 20, 1972, the coalition forces had completed the firm and continuous operational defensive disposition, … [Read more...] about More lessons learnt from Xieng Khouang – Plain of Jars Victory in 1972

BACK TO BUSINESS: The renowned restaurant has reopened, and is looking even stronger than before. VNS Mỹ Hà Photos by Nguyễn Mỹ Hà When many eateries in town re-opened for business, for a while Quán Ăn Ngon (Ngon Restaurant) had not and it felt like things hadn't quite returned to normal in the capital city of Hà Nội. The restaurant has been such a fixture in the dining scene in this part of town, near the Train Station, close to the South-Gate area, where many delicious smaller eateries dominate. Quán Ăn Ngon has been a safe food hub for a large group of diners. Families. friends from other cities visiting, overseas Vietnamese coming home for family reunions and lots of travellers, who want to make sure they get good food and open space, all love to drop in. Just last week, we decided to visit the typical restaurant, for the first time since the pandemic wreaked havoc on the country's health, economy and culinary sectors, all at once. Though we're not picky with our food, … [Read more...] about Quán Ăn Ngon’s excellent Vietnamese cuisine is back

Parents in northern Vietnam should pay close attention to their children’s health during summertime, as such diseases as Japanese encephalitis can become more common during this time of the year, a Hanoi-based doctor advised. Children often catch mosquito-borne diseases, as well as those transmitted through the digestive and respiratory tracts in summer, Dr. Dao Huu Nam, head of the intensive care unit at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital in Hanoi, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. Hand, foot, and mouth disease and Japanese encephalitis are among the common illnesses during the season, Nam noted. The Vietnam National Children’s Hospital often received Japanese encephalitis patients in March or April of previous years, the doctor continued, adding that no cases have been documented at the infirmary so far this year. The appearance of the disease may come late this year following the recent COVID-19 outbreak and related social distancing drives, he explained. Japanese … [Read more...] about Doctor warns parents of Japanese encephalitis during summer in northern Vietnam