30 May 2021. In May 29, Minister of Health announced that Vietnam has detected a new variant of SARS-CoV-2, which is a hybrid between the Indian and UK variants. A multi-strain virus has been recorded in the 4th wave of COVID-19 outbreaks that has hit Vietnam since April 27.https://outbreaknewstoday.com/vietnam-health-official-sars-cov-2-hybrid-variant-detected-rate-of-increase-in-cases-shows-no-sign-of-slowing-down-28086/

27 May 2021. Vietnam has supplied 800 ventilators, two million surgical masks, 300,000 N95 masks, and other medical equipment to Cambodia to support the country’s fight against COVID-19. The assistance once again affirmed that the traditional friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between Cambodia and Vietnam.https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20210527/vietnam-offers-ventilators-medical-masks-to-assist-covid19-response-in-cambodia/61173.html

27 May 2021. Director of the Vietnam Health Ministry’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment has just shared with the press about the development of specific AI-based software to quickly detect the highly risky among Covid-19 patients so that timely treatments could be provided to avoid mortality. https://sggpnews.org.vn/health/ai-increasingly-used-in-covid19-treatment-nationwide-92478.html

27 May 2021. Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 405 new coronavirus cases, 266 backlog cases, and a record 13 deaths, bringing the death toll to 59.https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4211309

27 May 2021. Cambodia Ministry of Health said that the vaccination programme has brought down the number of Covid-19 patients with severe symptoms. Although many patients have recovered and the infection rate has decreased slightly, MoH reminded people to continue observing all health measures.https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/severe-covid-19-cases-dip-vaccination-presses

26 May 2021. World Health Organization reported that the coronavirus variant first detected in India has now been officially recorded in 53 territories. Additionally, the WHO has received information from unofficial sources that the B.1.617 variant has been found in seven other territories, taking the total to 60.https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2121983/indian-covid-19-variant-found-in-at-least-53-territories-who

26 May 2021. Taiwan will immediately strengthen 5 epidemic prevention measures under its Level 3 alert to better gird the community’s line of defense. The five rules apply to mask-wearing, leisure and entertainment venues, restaurants, weddings and funerals, and religious gatherings.https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4210925

25 May 2021. Thailand authorities yesterday launched off a mass vaccination programme for the elderly and those with chronic health conditions in Nakhon Ratchasima with the aim of immunising 9,000 people per day.https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2121011/korat-vaccinations-kick-off

24 May 2021. Collective Union of Movement of Workers (CUMW) requesting that the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) expand its vaccination campaign to factories in the provinces in the near future.https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/union-requests-rapid-vaccination-all-factory-workers-provinces