The situation with the COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City and other localities remains complicated. Many people are concerned about whether they should return to their hometowns for the upcoming Tet holiday. If they do return, will they be subject to quarantine, and what are the specific regulations in their localities? Let’s find out together!
1 Will returning home for Tet result in quarantine?
Travel regulations
During the upcoming Tet holiday, to facilitate the movement of people, the Ministry of Health has requested that localities do not quarantine those returning home for Tet.
To ensure a safe and complete Tet holiday, the Ministry of Health has sent an official dispatch to the Government Office to report on strengthening COVID-19 prevention and control as the Lunar New Year approaches.
Ministry of Health requests localities not to quarantine those returning home for Tet
Specifically:
For those returning from green and yellow zones: There are no travel restrictions and no need for medical declarations.
For those returning from orange zones: There are no travel restrictions, but the 5K rules must be strictly followed.
For those returning from red zones: Travel is discouraged, and quarantine and testing regulations must be followed.
In general, the Ministry of Health does not require testing for travel and does not require presenting test results when entering a locality.
Notes for those returning home for Tet
Each locality will have its own quarantine and pandemic prevention regulations to ensure a safe Tet holiday for its citizens. Therefore, you need to comply with the regulations of the locality you are returning to for Tet.
The Ministry of Health advises against large gatherings and recommends strict adherence to the 5K message.
In case of cough, fever, or shortness of breath: Limit contact, notify the local medical authority, and undergo testing as required.
In case of mandatory quarantine: Those who are F1 cases or have close contact with F1 cases must self-monitor their health or undergo centralized quarantine as required.
2 Information on the pandemic levels in 63 provinces and cities – latest update
| STT | Administrative unit | Total | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Date of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanoi | 579 | 42 | 378 | 159 | 0 | 23/01/2022 |
| 2 | Ha Giang | 193 | 190 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 3 | Cao Bang | 161 | 151 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 4 | Ha Quang District | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 5 | Trung Khanh District | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 6 | Ha Lang District | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 7 | Quang Hoa District | 19 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 8 | Hoa An District | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 9 | Nguyen Binh District | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 10 | Thach An District | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 11 | Hoa Binh | 151 | 82 | 40 | 29 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 12 | Bac Kan | 108 | 95 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 26/01/2022 |
| 13 | Tuyen Quang | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25/01/2022 |
| 14 | Lao Cai | 152 | 112 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 15 | Dien Bien | 129 | 119 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 23/01/2022 |
| 16 | Lai Chau | 106 | 92 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 17 | Son La | 204 | 164 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 26/01/2022 |
| 18 | Yen Bai | 173 | 151 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 21/01/2022 |
| 19 | Thai Nguyen | 178 | 165 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 20 | Lang Son | 200 | 147 | 40 | 13 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 21 | Quang Ninh | 177 | 102 | 35 | 40 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 22 | Bac Giang | 209 | 164 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 23 | Phu Tho | 225 | 184 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 24 | Vinh Phuc | 136 | 61 | 45 | 29 | 1 | 27/01/2022 |
| 25 | Bac Ninh | 126 | 39 | 69 | 18 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 26 | Hai Duong | 235 | 191 | 37 | 7 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 27 | Nghe An | 460 | 428 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 27/01/2022 |
| 28 | Ha Tinh | 216 | 197 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 25/01/2022 |
| 29 | Quang Binh | 151 | 117 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 25/01/2022 |
| 30 | Quang Tri | 126 | 85 | 31 | 10 | 0 | 26/01/2022 |
| 31 | Thua Thien Hue |
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