Foreign arrivals to Vietnam to be exempted from isolation
The Health Ministry’s proposal comes at the request of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam to ease requirements for tourists in the new normal.
The Health Ministry’s proposal comes at the request of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam to ease requirements for tourists in the new normal.
Vietnam is determined to protect frontline health workers and medical system in the fresh coronavirus outbreak.
People subject to isolation at army-run quarantine facilities would have to pay VND80,000 (US$3.47) for meals and VND40,000 (US$1.73) for other services per day.
Hanoi's leaders have repeatedly emphasized the importance of social distancing in the fight against the pandemic.
In response to the prime minister's request, a number of tough measures have been taken in different localities.
The majority of isolated people are students and workers coming back from Europe, the epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak outside China.
“Faith and positive attitude will be our main weapons to fight the epidemic,” a resident said.