465 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 5 October, total figure rises to 625,147

465 new cases of COVID-19 reported on 5 October, total figure rises to 625,147

MYANMAR’S COVID-19 positive cases rose to 625,147 after 465 new cases were reported on 5 October 2022 according to the Ministry of Health. Among these confirmed cases, 599,248 have been recovered from disease. Death toll still stands at 19,463 without more casualties.

COVID-19 vaccine is being injected to those of priority groups in regions and states for prevention and control of the disease. Up to 4-10-2022, a total of 30,599,459 people above 18 and a total of 6,645,451 people under 18 have been vaccinated.

Myanmar reported 145 COVID-19 deaths between 28-1-2022 and 26-9-2022. Of them, 102 deaths (70 per cent) had underlying chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, liver, kidney, lung and cancer.

According to the analysis of the COVID-19 vaccination rate of deaths with underlying chronic diseases, 81.4 per cent have received no vaccination at all and have not been fully inoculated, 17.2 per cent have received full vaccination and 1.4 per cent has received booster shots.

Therefore, according to the analysis of the COVID-19 vaccination rate of deaths with underlying chronic diseases, it causes fewer deaths obviously among those who are fully vaccinated and those who receive the booster shots. The people who are suffering from chronic diseases should follow the COVID-19 health rules, wear face masks and contact the nearest health departments, and village/ward administrative offices to receive the vaccines and booster shots.

More detailed information about COVID-19 can be found on the website of the Ministry of Health: moh.gov.mm.

MNA

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