Localities were also urged to actively update communication materials and recommendations on COVID-19 prevention and control in accordance with the current situation, and disseminate this information to the public.
Previously, the Ministry of Health had sent an urgent document to people’s committees of provinces and cities on suspending COVID-19 medical declaration for COVID-19 at all border gates of Việt Nam for all entering the country at from April 27. 2022, after reports of long queues and wait times caused by inspection of self-completed medical forms.
With the suspension of the health declaration, as well as the previous lifting of restrictions on large gatherings, the obligation to wear a mask in public places, as well as disinfection, remain the only public health measures related to COVID-19 in force in Việt Nam. —VNS
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