Log in
Vietnam

Vietnam requires passengers from Italy and Iran to declare health conditions

Mar 02, 2020 / 01:24 PM

Health declaration is now required for everyone coming from Italy and Iran.

Vietnam started to apply preventive safety measures on all passengers from Italy and Iran as of 0:00am on February 29 at all border gates given the rising number of new coronavirus infections in those two countries, according to the Ministry of Health.

 Illustrative photo

Health declaration is now required for everyone coming from Italy and Iran. Those with symptoms such as high fever, coughing and breathing difficulties will be put in quarantine.

Before that, passengers from China and South Korea have been required to declare their health conditions for timely preventive measures.

According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, in the first two months of 2020, Vietnam welcomed 16,200 Italian arrivals, up 4.5% year-on-year.

According to an update of the Ministry of Health, as of March 1, Italy had 1,128 cases and Iran 593 cases of new coronavirus infections.

Tags
Reactions:
Share:
Trending
Most Viewed
Related news
Vietnam Airlines launches direct Hanoi–Cebu flights to strengthen regional tourism links

Vietnam Airlines launches direct Hanoi–Cebu flights to strengthen regional tourism links

Vietnam Airlines has opened a new direct route from Hanoi to Cebu, expanding its Southeast Asian network and creating a faster travel connection between Vietnam and the Philippines.

04 Dec, 10:56 AM
Brunei urged to share information on maritime law enforcement

Brunei urged to share information on maritime law enforcement

During the visit, the two sides inked three cooperation documents covering maritime cooperation, fisheries and efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

02 Dec, 02:47 PM
Vietnam opens select casinos to eligible citizens under new rules

Vietnam opens select casinos to eligible citizens under new rules

A recent government resolution reportedly allows eligible Vietnamese citizens to enter certain casino projects. What does Resolution No. 8/2025/NQ-CP provide, how will the pilot scheme operatea and what regulatory obligations must casinos follow?

01 Dec, 10:20 PM
Vietnam cements great friendship with Laos in Party chief’s state visit

Vietnam cements great friendship with Laos in Party chief’s state visit

The visit is one of Vietnam’s most important external activities in 2025 with the participation of nine Politburo members, including the prime minister and permanent members of the Party Secretariat.

01 Dec, 08:07 PM
Who is transforming the lives of millions of children in Vietnam?

Who is transforming the lives of millions of children in Vietnam?

The National Assembly's decisions show a strong and growing commitment to ensuring every child in Vietnam can grow up safe, healthy and ready to thrive, demonstrating how policy can shape a better future.

30 Nov, 04:21 PM
New models of care matter to prevent domestic violence in Vietnam

New models of care matter to prevent domestic violence in Vietnam

While Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, rising online abuse stresses the need for stronger prevention, timely reporting and survivor-centered support systems.

30 Nov, 03:58 PM
Red Star Awards 2025 honors 100 young entrepreneurs and innovation spirit

Red Star Awards 2025 honors 100 young entrepreneurs and innovation spirit

Hanoi welcomed one of Vietnam’s largest gatherings of young business leaders as the Red Star Awards 2025 recognized 100 outstanding entrepreneurs whose companies are shaping the country’s economic future.

28 Nov, 05:40 PM
Vietnam receives global support worth $16 million to boost aid for flood recovery

Vietnam receives global support worth $16 million to boost aid for flood recovery

Vietnam has secured nearly US$16 million in international assistance to help communities recover from recent storms and floods, while Hanoi has intensified its own support efforts with major financial aid and large-scale fundraising.

28 Nov, 05:16 PM