According to the provincial Department of Department, among the new sub-variant cases, 29 were BA.2 and six BA.5, mostly found in the districts of An Bien, Tan Hiep, Giong Rieng and Kien Hai District and Phu Quoc Town.
The Covid-19 vaccination in Kien Giang
The majority of the patients display mild symptoms and have been treated at home.
At present, local Covid-19 treatment facilities are serving 53 patients. However, No one has used a ventilator.
By August 8, the province had administered 4.1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine. The locality basically completed the vaccination for children aged from 12 years old.
The Covid-19 vaccnation in Kien Giang amid the spread of new sub-variants. The province has set a target to finish the second shot for children between 5 and 11 years old in August and the fourth jab for those eligible.