BA.2 and BA.1, two variants of the Omicron strain with the ability to spread faster, do not cause severe cases like the Delta variant, particularly among children, meaning Covid-19 can therefore be considered an endemic disease.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on December 22 asked COVID-19 prevention and control groups and other relevant forces to double efforts in vaccinations, support patients and ensure that those under home quarantine and treatment enjoy the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday

Ethnic Vietnamese living in the U.S. are not too worried about the new Omicron strain of Covid, but not letting their guard down