Vietnam bans entry of overseas Koreans... "Quarantine required even for exceptions"

Increase in Imported COVID-19 Cases Spurs Strong Measures
Total Confirmed Cases Rise to 99

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] In Vietnam, entry is prohibited not only for all foreigners but also for overseas Koreans from the country.

According to the Vietnamese government bulletin on the 22nd, the authorities decided to block the entry of all foreigners from that day onward, except in special cases. Entry is also prohibited for overseas Koreans, their spouses, and children.

Exceptions are limited to diplomatic and official entries, corporate experts, and skilled workers who have received prior approval from relevant ministries including the Ministry of Public Security. Those who enter under exceptional circumstances must also undergo quarantine procedures and self-isolate for 14 days.

The Vietnamese government also announced that it will suspend all international passenger flights entering the country. Accordingly, only "ferry flights" carrying crew members for departing passengers and charter flights for technical personnel entry are expected to be allowed on a limited basis.

The Vietnamese government took these measures after no new COVID-19 cases were reported since the 13th of last month, but the 17th confirmed case appeared on the 6th of this month after three weeks, followed by a rapid increase in imported cases.

On the 22nd, Vietnam reported 5 additional COVID-19 infections, bringing the total confirmed cases to 99.

Vietnamese authorities also banned all religious activities from the 20th and decided to forcibly quarantine all incoming individuals in facilities for 14 days starting from the 21st.

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