How Prime Minister’s decrees on COVID‑19 prevention measures differ

To cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister has issued several decrees with varying degrees of restrictions. Here is a look at their differences.

Mass gathering

Suspension of events with over 20 people in a room

Society-wide isolation. Everyone must stay at home, and may only go out when absolutely necessary

Suspension of festivals, religious sites, sports competitions, mass-gathering events

No gatherings of more than 10 people outside offices, schools and hospitals

No gatherings of more than 2 people outside offices, schools and hospitals

No mass gatherings outside offices, schools and hospitals

Business facilities

Suspension of service business facilities

Only providers of essential goods and services are permitted to open

Suspension of service business facilities

Only providers of essential goods and services are permitted to open

Suspension of non-essential services

Re-opening of restaurants, hotels, retail facilities, scenic spots, historical sites, sports facilities

Safety distance

2 metres

1 metre

Transport

Restriction of movement from pandemic-hit areas to other areas

Restriction of passenger transport from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to other locations

Suspension of movement from pandemic-hit areas to other areas

Suspension of public passenger transport

Resumption of long-distance bus, intra-provincial bus and taxi services