On April 3, Vietnam reported 50,000 cases, the lowest figure since February 20 and equivalent to about one quarter of the peak during the period.
The average daily infections in the past seven days was 75,319, down 55.8% from a week earlier. Deaths fell by 16.3% and severe cases dropped by 39.5%.
According to experts, Vietnam is already past the peak and cases are going down sharply.
However, unlike previous waves which were contained by social distancing measures, this time Vietnam went through the peak in a natural manner as the country entered the new normal period.
New cases are projected to fall steadily in the next two months, said Associate Professor Do Van Dung, head of public health at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital.
He said that it is now relatively safe in Vietnam and the opening of social activities should be accelerated, including nursery schools.
But the expert warned against disregarding epidemic prevention measures, noting that as cases rise, there is an increased risk of new diseases.
Associate Professor Dung advised people to continue wearing masks, maintaining distance with strangers, and avoiding unnecessary gatherings so as to prevent themselves from contracting the virus.
With regards to the fourth dose, the expert said that it will cause a heavy burden on the budget and suggested it should only be administered to the elderly and people with underlying conditions.
