Type of Intervention: Regulation
Sectors Involved: Immigration
Intervention Categories: Surveillance and response measures; International travel measures; New initiatives
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Department of Consulate)
Overview: All visitors from Italy and Iran to Vietnam will be introduced to compulsory quarantine for a period of 14 days on their arrival in Vietnam. The reason is that these two countries have faced widespread of COVID-19. Therefore, application of this temporary policy is believed to help mitigate risks of transmission of the virus in community in Vietnam. The policy is made on the basis of consultation with international organizations (WHO) and relevant delegations to Vietnam.
Full details here: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/covid-19-who-gets-quarantined-in-vietnam-4063601.html
Type of Justification: Considered a necessary escalationnof current measures
Source of Evidence or Justification: World Health Organisation