Vietnam: Quang Ninh Province continues to enforce COVID-19 measures as of March 8 /update 3

Event

Officials in Quang Ninh Province continue to enforce COVID-19 restrictions as of March 8. Van Don International Airport (VDO) resumed domestic flights March 3 with temperature checks and other protocols in place. People can enter Quang Ninh, though tourism visits by nonresidents remain suspended. Passengers entering or leaving the province must adhere to controls, such as completing health declaration forms.

Authorities have eased internal restrictions, such as allowing Quang Ninh residents to visit the province's tourism sites, as of March 8. The provincial government has allowed local officials to determine whether the locality's COVID-19 situation was suitable for reopening nonessential businesses, though some localities like Dong Trieu continue to ban such businesses. Gatherings like conferences, seminars, and weddings may take place with safeguards in place.

Security personnel will likely remain deployed in the province to enforce the remaining controls and conduct health screenings. Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Remain polite and cooperative if questioned by security personnel. Avoid crowded areas as a precaution. Confirm all travel reservations. Abide by official health and safety measures. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.