Despite Covid-19 success, Vietnam will not open door to all foreign tourists


A woman is seen walking her dogs on leash in Hanoi. Despite Vietnam's success in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the govt reached an agreement at a meeting during the weekend that the country should not open door to all foreign tourists at this time, as risks of transmission from outside remain. - Bloomberg

HANOI: The National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control reached an agreement at a meeting during the weekend that the country should not open door to all foreign tourists at this time, as risks of transmission from outside remain, Vietnam news agency (VNA) reported.

The committee’s members said only visitors from countries where there have been no new cases for at least 30 days should be allowed to enter Vietnam.

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