COVID-19 in the eyes of locals and expats
As the number of COVID-19 infected cases jumps every day, Việt Nam has taken measures to prevent and control the virus, for example, quarantining those who are suspected of infection, those returning from pandemic-hit areas, asking everyone to wear face masks in public areas and tightening immigration policies.
Việt Nam suspends foreign entry, starting March 22
The Vietnamese Government late Saturday announced that it would temporarily halt entry to all foreigners, starting 00:00 March 22, citing concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
Visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum suspended over COVID-19 concerns
The management board of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum has announced that the visits to the site in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square and the nearby monument dedicated to martyrs will…
Việt Nam proposes postponing 36th ASEAN Summit and related meetings
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Thursday wrote to leaders of ASEAN countries and New Zealand proposing the 36th ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-New Zealand Summit and related meetings, initially scheduled for April 8-9 in Việt Nam’s Đà Nẵng City, be postponed until the end of June.  
Mông people's handicraft weaving preserved to boost tourism
Authorities and residents in northern Việt Nam have vowed to preserve the cultural traditions of the ethnic Mông people.  
Ministry looks for more flight passengers
The Ministry of Health has announced it has identified the following flights with passengers carrying COVID-19:  
Việt Nam suspends visa exemption policy for Russia, Belarus, Japan
Việt Nam will temporarily suspend the unilateral visa exemption policy for citizens from Belarus, Russia and Japan from Saturday.
Stricter measures in response to COVID-19
Việt Nam’s military has prepared facilities ready to accept an additional 20,000 people for quarantine if the need arises.  
Vietnam Airlines suspends flights between Viet Nam and Russia, Taiwan
The national carrier Vietnam Airlines has suspended flights between Việt Nam and Russia and Taiwan (China) from March 19 due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the policy of restricting entry among countries.  
Keeping calm and carrying on: Việt Nam sets a coronavirus example
As much of the western world descends into a COVID-19-induced panic, nations in close proximity to China have remained relatively calm.  
Lai Châu Province closes two tourist attractions
Two famous tourist attractions in Tam Đường District in the northern province of Lai Châu – Ô Quy Hồ Mountain Pass and Rồng Mây Glass Bridge ecological tourism sites – have been closed as part of efforts to prevent the spread of the novel caronavirus, or Covid-19, epidemic within the province.
FAQs on travelling to Việt Nam during the coronavirus pandemic
As the novel coronavirus pandemic spreads and impacts the entire planet, many countries have issued entry and travel restrictions, including Việt Nam.  
Health Ministry announces 8 flights with passengers contracting Covid-19
The Ministry of Health on March 16 announced it has found eight flights with passengers on board contracting COVID-19.  
Covid-19: UK Ambassador thanks Vietnamese doctors, Gov’t officials
UK Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has recently made a clip in Vietnamese language, thanking Vietnam for its support for British citizens and tourists amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
F1 Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 postponed
The Formula One VinFast Vietnam Grand Prix 2020 will be put on hold due to the complicated developments of the COVID-19 outbreak, announced organisers on March 13.
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