Coronavirus outbreak: Vietnam to temporarily suspend visa-free entry for Italians

Authorities in Vietnam have anunced that y will be temporarily suspending visa-free travel for Italians. According to reports, suspension will go into effect from March 2. According to government, this action is being taken due to concerns about growing coronavirus epidemic.

As per reports, Vietnamese government on March 2 stated that visa-free travel for Italians will be suspended due to growing COVID-19 infections in Europe. move by authorities comes after Italy reported its 34th death due to COVID-19. Vietnam has reported 16 confirmed cases of virus till date. Meanwhile, COVID-19 has infected over 83,000 and killed nearly 2,800 people worldwide, with a majority of m in mainland China. 

In an effort to curb spre of dely coronavirus, Vietnam on February 28 reportedly anunced that it will also suspend issuing visas to South Korean nationals.  According to international media reports, Vietnamese government said that measure aims to help nation contain spre of COVID-19 outbreak and limit impact of epidemic on society.  In ar anuncement, foreign nations who have previously visited South Korea would be subjected to 14 days mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Vietnam. 

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Vietnam bans S Korean passengers

According to Civil Aviation ministration of Vietnam (CAV), major airports have suspended flights carrying passengers from South Korea. coronavirus outbreak has severely worsened in South Korea. i Bai International Airport in Hai and Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City have suspended receiving flights with passengers from Republic of Korea (RoK).

flights carrying passengers from South Korea will inste be diverted to Van Don international airport located in Quang Ninh province and Can Tho International airport. Flights that are carrying goods from South Korea will still be allowed to land at i Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports as scheduled and only passengers from South Korea have been banned.

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