As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, countries are taking measures to protect their citizens from the virus. Vietnam is no exception, and in recent weeks, the country has imposed travel restrictions on travelers from China in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.
The Vietnamese government announced that starting from January 28th, 2021, all travelers coming from China, including Vietnamese citizens, will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Vietnam. This measure is being taken in response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China, which has seen a dramatic increase in infections and deaths in recent weeks.
This is not the first time Vietnam has imposed travel restrictions on China in response to the pandemic. In 2020, the country suspended all flights to and from China as well as placed a 14-day quarantine requirement on all travelers arriving from China. The measures were later lifted as the number of cases in Vietnam remained low.
The travel restrictions are a precautionary measure to protect the Vietnamese people from the virus, which has already killed more than 1.5 million people globally. Vietnam has so far been successful in controlling the spread of COVID-19 within its borders, with relatively low numbers of cases and deaths compared to other countries. The country has reported a total of 2,539 cases and 35 deaths as of January 2021.
These new travel restrictions will be a significant inconvenience for many people, but the Vietnamese government argues that they are necessary to protect the health of the nation. The government is encouraging citizens to delay any non-essential travel to China and to closely monitor the situation before making any travel plans.
The travel restrictions will be in effect until further notice, and the Vietnamese government will continue to closely monitor the situation in China and make adjustments as needed. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, it is important for countries to work together to control the spread of the virus and protect the health and well-being of their citizens.