| 2020-01-23 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
passengers suspected of infecting Coronavirus shall be kept isolated timely.... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-23 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
passengers suspected of infecting Coronavirus shall be kept isolated timely.... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-23 |
Health screenings in airports and border crossings |
conduct strict screening on passengers at airports, seaports, and land crossings. ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-25 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
compulsory health declarations at all international ports since January 25.... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-28 |
Economic measures |
MoF shall ensure financing for prevention and control of the epidemic.... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-28 |
Emergency administrative structures activated or established |
PM signed a directive clarifying responsibilities of ministries, agencies and localities in preventi... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-29 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a number of hotlines for Vietnamese people ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-30 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
The healthcare sector shall have to closely monitor health of Chinese citizens and students during 1... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-30 |
Visa restrictions |
suspend entry visa issuance to tourists from the novel coronavirus affected areas.... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-30 |
International flights suspension |
Flights from and to affected areas in China must be restricted... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-01-30 |
General recommendations |
Vietnamese citizens are encouraged not to travel to China... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-03 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
quarantine of all travellers who come from or transit through the novel coronavirus (nCoV) affected ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-03 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
quarantine of all travellers who come from or transit through the novel coronavirus (nCoV) affected ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-03 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
authorities shall strictly supervise houses and accommodations as well as surrounding areas where su... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-03 |
Other public health measures enforced |
authorities shall seriously disinfect houses and accommodations as well as surrounding areas where s... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-04 |
Strengthening the public health system |
3 airports designated for Vietnamese returning from China... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-05 |
Schools closure |
Delay school reopening. On 13 February, gov demands schools must be safe before reopening. ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-06 |
Economic measures |
The MoH will work with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant agencies to ensure adequate s... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-08 |
Limit public gatherings |
suspend unorganized festivals and re-opened relics and landscapes to welcome visitors amid tightenin... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-10 |
Strengthening the public health system |
field hospital with 300 beds to handle a potential influx of the nCoV cases while a local military c... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-10 |
Strengthening the public health system |
National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology to coordinate closely with the scientists to evaluate... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-12 |
Checkpoints within the country |
Checkpoints in Son Loi commune to contain virus... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-15 |
Schools closure |
All schools delay reopening until February 29... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-15 |
General recommendations |
Citizens advised not to go to epidemic hit areas in S Korea... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-21 |
Economic measures |
boost livelihood via farm produce processing for 65% population. The Ministry of Science and Technol... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-22 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
Travelers from S Korea must fill in health declaration form... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-24 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
Incoming travelers shall be subject to centralized quarantine for 14 days. Those who fail or refuse ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-24 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
Incoming travelers shall be subject to centralized quarantine for 14 days. Those who fail or refuse ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-26 |
International flights suspension |
Travel agencies to suspend tours to/from affected areas of S Korea... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-02-28 |
Visa restrictions |
Halts visa-waiver program for citizens of S Korea... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-02 |
Economic measures |
The Government chief called for exploring all possible solutions with the involvement of relevant in... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-03 |
Visa restrictions |
Gov halts visa exemption for citizens from Italy... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-04 |
Other public health measures enforced |
The whole army will rehearse the operation of mechanisms and actual deployments according to five tr... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-04 |
Economic measures |
the Government requested branches, levels and localities to promptly, drastically and synchronously ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-05 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Telemedicine Center for COVID-19 Outbreak Control launched... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-06 |
Strengthening the public health system |
List of hospitals allowed to conduct virus diagnosis announced... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-06 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
All passengers shall have to complete mandatory medical declaration form before arriving in Viet Nam... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-09 |
Other public health measures enforced |
one who spreads contagious diseases to other persons shall be fined between VND 50,000,000 to VND 20... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-09 |
Visa restrictions |
Halts visa-waiver program for 8 European countries... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-09 |
Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival |
Medical declaration for all Vietnamese ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-11 |
Other public health measures enforced |
Banks urged to disinfect cash to curb COVID-19 spreading... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-11 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Wear facemasks in VNA flights... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-13 |
General recommendations |
Travel advisory for Vietnamese... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-14 |
Visa restrictions |
travellers from all 26 Schengen countries, UK, Northern Ireland as well as all travellers who have b... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-17 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Foreigners to wear masks in public places... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-21 |
Visa restrictions |
temporarily suspend entry of all foreigners since March 22 due to swift and complicated developments... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-21 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
All incoming travelers to Viet Nam shall be subject to mandatory centralized quarantine for 14 days,... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-21 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Health sector mobilizes all medical staff, including med students for COVID-19 combat... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-21 |
Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies |
All incoming travelers to Viet Nam shall be subject to mandatory centralized quarantine for 14 days,... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-24 |
Limit public gatherings |
Closure of restaurants, barber shops... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-25 |
Limit product imports/exports |
Gov holds back signing new rice export contracts... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-25 |
Surveillance and monitoring |
Tracking all entrants to Vietnam since 8 March... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-26 |
Limit public gatherings |
Gatherings of over 20 people banned for 2 weeks... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-28 |
Economic measures |
Operations of service trading facilities, except for those selling essential goods and services shal... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-28 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Strengthen support and focus on clearing cluster in Bach Mai Hospital... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-29 |
International flights suspension |
Halt all incoming flights... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-03-31 |
Partial lockdown |
15-day social distancing imposed. Gatherings of more than 2 people are now allowed. Gov insisted thi... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-01 |
Economic measures |
rice exports must be controlled to ensure food security for 100 million Vietnamese in the current co... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-04 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
All citizens have to wear masks in all public places... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-10 |
Economic measures |
Econ package to help virus-affected ones... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-15 |
Partial lockdown |
extend social distancing until April 22 or April 30 depending on specific situation and may be furth... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-16 |
International flights suspension |
The Ministry of Transport shall continue reduce incoming international flights to Viet Nam ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-16 |
Visa restrictions |
Entry restrictions will not be eased until April 30... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-16 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
The Ministry of Transport shall continue reduce domestic flights... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-16 |
Awareness campaigns |
4-S Strategy: Solidarity, Share, Stop, and Stimulate... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-18 |
Strengthening the public health system |
Bluezone app launched in support of medical treatment, including COVI-19... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-19 |
Strengthening the public health system |
111 laboratories in Viet Nam are capable of testing COVID-19. VN conducts 17,900 tests for COVID-19 ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-20 |
Partial lockdown |
As the COVID-19 situation is getting better in Viet Nam, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said it is ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-04-20 |
Limit product imports/exports |
increase export of face masks as the nation has had sufficient reserves. This comes after ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-01 |
Limit product imports/exports |
resume normal rice export since May 1... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-01 |
Economic measures |
New policies include regulations on cash withdrawal from central bank, compulsory deposit for Vietna... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-04 |
Schools closure |
Schools reopen after unprecedentedly long break... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-06 |
Economic measures |
APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing... |
NZ Beehive |
| 2020-05-06 |
Partial lockdown |
Ha Loi commune in Me Linh District, one of the main COVID-19 hotspots in Ha Noi, ended its 28-day lo... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-07 |
Partial lockdown |
resumption of non-essential services... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-07 |
Requirement to wear protective gear in public |
Mask wearing remains mandatory at public places and on crowded transport vehicles... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-07 |
Isolation and quarantine policies |
continue measures to prevent importation of new cases, including compulsory 14-day quarantine for in... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-07 |
Limit product imports/exports |
Traffic police forces will launch a month-long campaign nationwide from May 15 to June 14 to investi... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-07 |
Border closure |
reopening of some minor border checkpoints and border crossings in Lang Son and Quang Ninh. For othe... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-09 |
Economic measures |
Since May 9, around VND7,630 billion (or US$350 million) will also be financed for free and unemploy... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-11 |
Limit public gatherings |
the nation has come back to “new normal” after the Government lifted social distancing rules.... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-11 |
Domestic travel restrictions |
The program on “Vietnamese people travel Viet Nam” was launched in a bid to stimulate domestic t... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-12 |
Economic measures |
The State Bank of Viet Nam has decided to lower annual interest rates by 0.5%, applicable since May ... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-14 |
Economic measures |
Temporary suspension of labor contracts due to Covid-19 outbreak... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-14 |
Schools closure |
The direct entry mechanism is given to students so that they will be enrolled universities in Viet N... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-05-16 |
Visa restrictions |
VN continues to close borders to foreign tourists... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-06-04 |
Border closure |
Vietnam continues strict control of entrants in favor of economic recovery. The idea is for local pe... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
| 2020-06-09 |
Closure of businesses and public services |
reopen karaoke parlors and discos... |
VGP News (Online Newspaper of the Government) |
