From 0:00 on May 15, Covid-19 Test Is Not Required When Entering Vietnam
5/17/2022 2:12:13 AM admin 19 Test Is Not Required When Entering VietnamDeputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has just signed the Official Letter on May 13 of the Prime Minister on the suspension of the requirement to be tested for the SARS-CoV-2 virus before entering Vietnam.
According to the announcement of the World Health Organization, currently, the Covid-19 epidemic has started to tend to reduce both the number of cases and deaths on a global scale; Basic vaccines are still effective against variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Many countries and territories have gradually eased anti-epidemic measures, including the requirement for Covid-19 testing for entry.
In Vietnam, after a period of active epidemic prevention, the number of new cases in the country has decreased continuously since March 15, the number of serious diseases has decreased, the number of deaths has decreased, and the vaccine coverage rate is high. In that context, the Ministry of Health has issued a document directing the cessation of medical declaration for people entering Vietnam from April 27.
To create favorable conditions to promote socio-economic recovery activities, the Prime Minister directed: To suspend the requirement to be tested for SARS-CoV-2 virus before entering Vietnam from 0 time on 15/5. The Ministry of Health closely monitors the epidemic situation and promptly guides appropriate epidemic prevention and control measures.