Gradual reopening of international routes, cautious but not too strict



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Minister Mai Tien Dung chaired the September 10 meeting – Photo: GIA HUY

The above information was raised at a meeting on September 10, chaired by the Minister, President of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung, and worked with representatives of leaders of ministries, agencies and leaders of associations and companies in the expansion of isolation in the establishment of accommodation for incoming foreigners and Vietnamese.

Mr. Dung emphasized that Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s guiding spirit is to reopen international routes step by step, cautiously but not too strictly. Especially The demand for experts, companies and investors who want to come to Vietnam to conduct surveys is very high.

Thus, In the immediate future, apply to the issues of official passport holders, diplomats, international agencies and organizations, experts, managers, high-tech workers, investors, family members. of these people and still questioning international tourists.

It is expected that on September 15 it will begin to open routes to Korea, Japan, China and Taiwan (China); September 22 to reopen flight routes to Laos and Cambodia. 1-2 trips per week will welcome about 5,000 visitors to Vietnam.

To control the epidemic, Before boarding the plane to return to Vietnam, the passenger must have a negative result in the host country test about 3 days before, after entering, he must be controlled and quarantined.

In the accommodation, the guests are expected to be isolated, PCR tests are carried out 2 times, negative results will be transferred and follow-up at home.

All expenses paid by the guest, including tests and accommodation during the quarantine period.

Minister Mai Tien Dung also pointed out that by opening the aforementioned international routes, the number of visitors to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City will be very large, suggesting that these two localities will increase the number of accommodation establishments, publicly posting in the portal. List of local electronic news lists, as well as the quality and price of accommodation.

At the same time, it is recommended that lodging establishments have good promotion mechanisms, good service control, absence of price increases and epidemic prevention plans, thus improving the national competitive brand and the reputation of the country.

For those traveling from a third country, for example in transit to Japan, South Korea and then back to Vietnam, they must take another plane and then comply with the mandatory 14-day concentration quarantine regulation.

Minister Mai Tien Dung also suggested that the Ministry of Health pay attention to the availability of PCR tests in order to return the results quickly and accurately.

“We have to reform administrative procedures, issue quick visas, have connection information, connect well with localities and businesses so that visitors can enter easily, well isolated. specific technical guidance, without difficulty, without additional procedures “, emphasized Minister Mai Tien Dung.

Tomorrow 11-9, the Permanent Government will meet with the National Steering Committee for the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic. These issues will be reported at the meeting. to consider and decide.

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