'COVID-19 4th Wave' in Vietnam, Suspension of Business in Public Places and Foreign Entry Restrictions

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] As the fourth wave of COVID-19 spreads in Vietnam, quarantine measures have been reinforced again, including the suspension of operations at public places such as restaurants and beauty salons, and the temporary halt of foreign arrivals.

According to local health authorities on the 28th, Ho Chi Minh City has suspended operations of restaurants, beauty salons, spas, and prohibited access to museums and parks starting from that day. Additionally, large gatherings and the use of homestay and Airbnb services are restricted. Foreign arrivals through Tan Son Nhat International Airport have also been temporarily suspended.

Ho Chi Minh City reported 36 confirmed cases just the day before, as infections spread from religious facilities.

Moreover, Hanoi City has banned operations and large gatherings at food and beverage establishments such as restaurants and cafes, as well as service facilities like beauty salons and barbershops since the 25th.

In Bac Giang Province, where many Korean companies' factories are concentrated, 1,678 confirmed cases have been reported, and in Bac Ninh Province, home to Samsung Electronics' mobile phone factory and numerous partner companies, 676 people have tested positive.

Meanwhile, Bac Ninh authorities issued quarantine guidelines instructing local workers to stay within their company premises. In response, Korean companies including Samsung Electronics' mobile phone factory have started securing accommodations for their workers. These companies are reportedly securing housing by utilizing dormitories for locals and nearby lodging facilities.

Currently, Samsung Electronics' mobile phone factory employs about 20,000 workers, and Samsung Display has about 35,000 employees.

For small and medium-sized enterprises, it is known that non-essential personnel are working from home, while core personnel are staying at the company or nearby lodging facilities.

Meanwhile, since the start of the fourth wave on the 27th of last month, Vietnam has reported a total of 3,295 confirmed cases so far.

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