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Southern Vietnam records second diphtheria case

Southern Vietnam records second diphtheria case

A 14-year-old boy has become the first diphtheria case reported in Binh Phuoc Province and the second in southern Vietnam, taking the national tally to 126.
Diphtheria infections soar to 93 in Central Highlands

Diphtheria infections soar to 93 in Central Highlands

Central Highlands put on high alert as diphtheria cases hit 65

Central Highlands put on high alert as diphtheria cases hit 65

Second child dies of diphtheria in Central Highlands

Second child dies of diphtheria in Central Highlands

An ongoing diphtheria outbreak has claimed its second victim in a fortnight with a 13-year-old boy from Dak Nong succumbing in HCMC.
July 3, 2020 | 07:33 am PT
Low rates of vaccination may herald return of eradicated diseases

Low rates of vaccination may herald return of eradicated diseases

Low vaccination rates, caused by the Covid-19 semi-lockdown, poor immunization services in remotes areas and hesitance, could signal the return of diseases.
June 30, 2020 | 05:00 pm PT
71 families bear quarantine rigors after diphtheria outbreak

71 families bear quarantine rigors after diphtheria outbreak

Regular health checks and disinfecting of homes have become a part of daily life for 71 families quarantined in the Central Highlands following a diphtheria outbreak.
June 27, 2020 | 11:20 pm PT
16 quarantined in Saigon after student diagnosed with diphtheria

16 quarantined in Saigon after student diagnosed with diphtheria

A 20-year-old student in HCMC was diagnosed with diphtheria, prompting health authorities to isolate 16 people who had been in close contact with him.
June 25, 2020 | 08:25 pm PT
Hundreds enter quarantine to counter deadly diphtheria threat

Hundreds enter quarantine to counter deadly diphtheria threat

A total 355 residents in Dak Nong Province in the Central Highlands are under quarantine due to an ongoing diphtheria outbreak that killed a local girl.
June 22, 2020 | 04:00 am PT
Diphtheria claims first death of the year in Vietnam

Diphtheria claims first death of the year in Vietnam

A seven-year-old girl in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has become the first victim of diphtheria this year.
September 4, 2019 | 11:06 pm PT
Health ministry issues urgent diptheria warning following deaths in central Vietnam

Health ministry issues urgent diptheria warning following deaths in central Vietnam

The virus has claimed two of five students being treated from a remote mountainous high school.
January 18, 2017 | 07:40 pm PT
Diphtheria kills 2 in central Vietnam

Diphtheria kills 2 in central Vietnam

The extremely contagious disease that was mostly eradicated in the country thanks to vaccination has made a comeback.
January 16, 2017 | 08:55 pm PT
Dengue fever continues to ravage Vietnam

Dengue fever continues to ravage Vietnam

Cases of dengue fever are rapidly increasing, with 14 deaths reported so far this year.
July 26, 2016 | 10:59 pm PT
Deadly diphtheria returns to southern Vietnam due to low vaccination rate

Deadly diphtheria returns to southern Vietnam due to low vaccination rate

The outbreak of diphtheria has resulted in at least 61 cases.
July 18, 2016 | 11:05 pm PT
3 dead as diphtheria outbreak grips southern Vietnam

3 dead as diphtheria outbreak grips southern Vietnam

Dozens of locals have developed similar symptoms.
July 14, 2016 | 02:14 am PT
 
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