Strengthening anti-epidemic measures to remain vigilant
Although Vietnam has no more confirmed cases, the government has not taken a back seat in epidemic safety.
Vietnam News reports that Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed a directive to strengthen measures against the coronavirus outbreak amid new concerning developments across the world.
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He notes that even though Vietnam managed the outbreak well, there is still a need for more action to prevent and fight the epidemic.
Entry denied to people from or transiting through affected regions in South Korea
Under this directive, Vietnam will deny entry to people from or transiting through epidemic-hit regions of South Korea. Those on official missions will also need to fill out health declaration forms and are subject to 14-day quarantine when they return.
Vietnamese citizens were also told not to visit countries with higher Covid-19 risk unless absolutely necessary. Those who do also face the 14-day quarantine.
Meanwhile, the public security ministry must provide information of all passengers from South Korea entering Vietnam from February to relevant local authorities. This to carry out monitoring and quarantine if necessary.
While Vietnam’s strict defensive measures seem to have played an important role in their success with Covid-19, they are not the only country to reach this milestone. Other countries include India, Russia, Belgium, Cambodia, Egypt, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Nevertheless, we should all take a page from Vietnam’s book and remain vigilant regardless of circumstance.