Date	|	Description	Link
2020-06-09		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services reopen karaoke parlors and discos
2020-06-04		Movement restrictions: Border closure  Vietnam continues strict control of entrants in favor of economic recovery. The idea is for local people to work on the pandemic within the country, not inviting external experts
2020-05-16		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions VN continues to close borders to foreign tourists
2020-05-14		Social distancing: Schools closure  The direct entry mechanism is given to students so that they will be enrolled universities in Viet Nam without having to take the national university entrance exams.
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Temporary suspension of labor contracts due to Covid-19 outbreak
2020-05-12		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The State Bank of Viet Nam has decided to lower annual interest rates by 0.5%, applicable since May 13.
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings the nation has come back to "new normal" after the Government lifted social distancing rules.
2020-05-11		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The program on "Vietnamese people travel Viet Nam" was launched in a bid to stimulate domestic tourism as the nation has come back to "new normal" after the Government lifted social distancing rules.
2020-05-09		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Since May 9, around VND7,630 billion (or US$350 million) will also be financed for free and unemployed laborers
2020-05-07		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies continue measures to prevent importation of new cases, including compulsory 14-day quarantine for incoming travellers.
2020-05-07		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Mask wearing remains mandatory at public places and on crowded transport vehicles
2020-05-07		Lockdown: Partial lockdown resumption of non-essential services
2020-05-07		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports Traffic police forces will launch a month-long campaign nationwide from May 15 to June 14 to investigate and punish transport infringements and restore transport safety.
2020-05-07		Movement restrictions: Border closure  reopening of some minor border checkpoints and border crossings in Lang Son and Quang Ninh. For other border provinces, the local authorities can decide themselves in a cautious and meticulous manner whether to reopen their minor border checkpoints and border crossings provided that measures and procedures for COVID-19 prevention and control are strictly observed.
2020-05-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures APEC economies agree to keep markets open and trade flowing
2020-05-06		Lockdown: Partial lockdown Ha Loi commune in Me Linh District, one of the main COVID-19 hotspots in Ha Noi, ended its 28-day lockdown since May 6.
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Schools closure  Schools reopen after unprecedentedly long break
2020-05-01		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports resume normal rice export since May 1
2020-05-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures New policies include regulations on cash withdrawal from central bank, compulsory deposit for Vietnamese guest workers in the Republic of Korea, and forbidden jobs for Vietnamese workers abroad.
2020-04-20		Lockdown: Partial lockdown As the COVID-19 situation is getting better in Viet Nam, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said it is necessary to gradually loosen containment measures. Keep social distancing rule, applicable since April 1.
2020-04-20		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports increase export of face masks as the nation has had sufficient reserves. This comes after
2020-04-19		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 111 laboratories in Viet Nam are capable of testing COVID-19. VN conducts 17,900 tests for COVID-19 between April 16-19.
2020-04-18		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Bluezone app launched in support of medical treatment, including COVI-19
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns 4-S Strategy: Solidarity, Share, Stop, and Stimulate
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension The Ministry of Transport shall continue reduce incoming international flights to Viet Nam
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions The Ministry of Transport shall continue reduce domestic flights
2020-04-16		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Entry restrictions will not be eased until April 30
2020-04-15		Lockdown: Partial lockdown extend social distancing until April 22 or April 30 depending on specific situation and may be further extended, in 12 high-risk localities, namely Ha Noi, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Binh Thuan, Khanh Hoa, Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh, and Ha Tinh. Social distancing shall also be extended to April 22 for 15 localities in the second group, namely Binh Duong, Can Tho, Dong Nai, Ha Nam, Hai Phong, Kien Giang, Nam Dinh, Nghe An, Thai Nguyen, Thua Thien-Hue, Soc Trang, Lang Son, An Giang, Binh Phuoc, Dong Thap, and Ha Giang.
2020-04-10		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Econ package to help virus-affected ones
2020-04-04		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public All citizens have to wear masks in all public places
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures rice exports must be controlled to ensure food security for 100 million Vietnamese in the current context
2020-03-31		Lockdown: Partial lockdown 15-day social distancing imposed. Gatherings of more than 2 people are now allowed. Gov insisted this is NOT a national lockdown, but it does vit the definition of a partial lockdown. As of 9 April, strictly fining those who go out for non-essential reasons.
2020-03-29		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Halt all incoming flights
2020-03-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Operations of service trading facilities, except for those selling essential goods and services shall be closed from March 28 to April 15.
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Strengthen support and focus on clearing cluster in Bach Mai Hospital
2020-03-26		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Gatherings of over 20 people banned for 2 weeks
2020-03-25		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring Tracking all entrants to Vietnam since 8 March
2020-03-25		Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports Gov holds back signing new rice export contracts
2020-03-24		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Closure of restaurants, barber shops
2020-03-21		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Halts visa-waiver policy for Belarus, Russia, Japan, effective 21 March
2020-03-21		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies All incoming travelers to Viet Nam shall be subject to mandatory centralized quarantine for 14 days, applicable since March 21 at the request of the Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control
2020-03-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Health sector mobilizes all medical staff, including med students for COVID-19 combat
2020-03-21		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions temporarily suspend entry of all foreigners since March 22 due to swift and complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-03-17		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Foreigners to wear masks in public places
2020-03-14		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions travellers from all 26 Schengen countries, UK, Northern Ireland as well as all travellers who have been to these countries in the past 14 days are not permitted to enter Vietnam
2020-03-13		Public health measures: General recommendations Travel advisory for Vietnamese
2020-03-11		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Wear facemasks in VNA flights
2020-03-11		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Banks urged to disinfect cash to curb COVID-19 spreading
2020-03-09		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced one who spreads contagious diseases to other persons shall be fined between VND 50,000,000 to VND 200,000,000 or sentenced from 1 year to 5 years in prison. He/she shall be sentenced to imprisonment of up to 10 years if the above act leads to declaration of epidemic by Chairman of provincial People’s Committee or by Minister of Health, or causes the death of other. He/she shall be sentenced to imprisonment of up to 10 years to 12 years if his act results in declaration of epidemic by the Prime Minister or causes death to at least two persons.
2020-03-09		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Halts visa-waiver program for 8 European countries
2020-03-09		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Health declaration app launched in support of COVID-19 combat
2020-03-09		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Medical declaration for all Vietnamese
2020-03-06		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival All passengers shall have to complete mandatory medical declaration form before arriving in Viet Nam
2020-03-06		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system List of hospitals allowed to conduct virus diagnosis announced
2020-03-05		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Telemedicine Center for COVID-19 Outbreak Control launched
2020-03-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Government requested branches, levels and localities to promptly, drastically and synchronously perform urgent tasks and solutions to remove difficulties for production and business, and ensure social security specified in Directive No. 11/CT-TTg of March 4, 2020 of the Prime Minister. These measures are extensive. Full details under the link attached.
2020-03-04		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The whole army will rehearse the operation of mechanisms and actual deployments according to five training issues corresponding to the levels of the epidemic.
2020-03-03		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Gov halts visa exemption for citizens from Italy
2020-03-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The Government chief called for exploring all possible solutions with the involvement of relevant individuals and organizations to support the epidemic combat though we have to continue accepting short-term economic damage caused by the epidemic.
2020-02-28		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Halts visa-waiver program for citizens of S Korea
2020-02-26		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Travel agencies to suspend tours to/from affected areas of S Korea
2020-02-24		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Incoming travelers shall be subject to centralized quarantine for 14 days. Those who fail or refuse to comply with regulations on isolation and mandatory isolation shall be fined from up to VND 5,000,000.
2020-02-22		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival Travelers from S Korea must fill in health declaration form
2020-02-21		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures boost livelihood via farm produce processing for 65% population. The Ministry of Science and Technology was assigned to deploy programs to support businesses to upgrade processing and preservation technologies.
2020-02-15		Public health measures: General recommendations Citizens advised not to go to epidemic hit areas in S Korea
2020-02-15		Social distancing: Schools closure  All schools delay reopening until February 29
2020-02-12		Movement restrictions: Checkpoints within the country Checkpoints in Son Loi commune to contain virus
2020-02-10		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology to coordinate closely with the scientists to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of these kits and create most favorable conditions for production of the test kits.
2020-02-10		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system field hospital with 300 beds to handle a potential influx of the nCoV cases while a local military campus was requisitioned to monitor those who have been in close contact with the infected patients.
2020-02-08		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings suspend unorganized festivals and re-opened relics and landscapes to welcome visitors amid tightening control of the epidemic.
2020-02-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures The MoH will work with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and relevant agencies to ensure adequate supply of medical masks and nCoV tests at grass-root levels.
2020-02-05		Social distancing: Schools closure  Delay school reopening. On 13 February, gov demands schools must be safe before reopening.
2020-02-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system 3 airports designated for Vietnamese returning from China
2020-02-03		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced authorities shall seriously disinfect houses and accommodations as well as surrounding areas where suspected patients live
2020-02-03		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring authorities shall strictly supervise houses and accommodations as well as surrounding areas where suspected patients live
2020-02-03		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies quarantine of all travellers who come from or transit through the novel coronavirus (nCoV) affected areas in China (Hubei)
2020-01-30		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring The healthcare sector shall have to closely monitor health of Chinese citizens and students during 15 days since they enter Viet Nam.
2020-01-30		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Flights from and to affected areas in China must be restricted
2020-01-30		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions suspend entry visa issuance to tourists from the novel coronavirus affected areas.
2020-01-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Vietnamese citizens are encouraged not to travel to China
2020-01-30		Public health measures: General recommendations Vietnamese citizens are encouraged not to wear masks at public places.
2020-01-29		Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a number of hotlines for Vietnamese people who need amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
2020-01-28		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established PM signed a directive clarifying responsibilities of ministries, agencies and localities in prevention and control.
2020-01-28		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures MoF shall ensure financing for prevention and control of the epidemic.
2020-01-28		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established steering committee for prevention and control of the epidemic. The same day, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc signed a decision declaring the acute respiratory disease caused by the new Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) an epidemic in Viet Nam
2020-01-25		Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival compulsory health declarations at all international ports since January 25.
2020-01-23		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies passengers suspected of infecting Coronavirus shall be kept isolated timely.
2020-01-23		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings conduct strict screening on passengers at airports, seaports, and land crossings.