Healthcare in Vietnam for expats during COVID-19 Pandemic
Since January 2020
- the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Vietnam has closely
monitored the situation and installed a series of proactive, comprehensive
measures to combat the spread of the virus within the country and prepare its
public health facilities.
Currently, the
outbreak cluster is not under-controlled; Saigon has been on social isolation
for almost 3 months straight, Vietnam is closed for traveling and tourism. But,
there are over 100.000 foreigners in Vietnam. We are believed that their
biggest concern is healthcare, especially tourists.
We are The Fackin'
English Zone. We are here to share some tips and suggestions for foreigners
about Vietnam healthcare. We hope it will help in this critical situation!
Let's get started!
In 2020, Vietnam
ranked one of the safest countries globally for travelers during the pandemic
outbreak over the world. Vietnam has kept doing great work until now. However,
it always pays to be prepared and got rewards.
Visitors or
Foreigners in Vietnam are encouraged to take sensible precautions against
COVID-19 that follow The World Health Organization's guidance outlines these
basic practices to keep safe as below.
Beginning with
rule number 1, we should maintain social distancing - "No going out
without emergency." Followed the government announcement, in Saigon,
people are not allowed to go out without permission. The statement is applied
in Hanoi and Mekong Delta areas, too.
Then, personal
health safe should keep this tip as a habit. Washing hands regularly with soap
and running water. Moreover, the suggestion uses an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer to spray your hands as often as possible. Besides, cleaning the house
with alcohol-based liquid is highly recommended.
The most important
is mask-on, as always. To ensure masks cover the nose and mouth carefully.
Highly required to use a face mask to go out or contact people around to avoid
the spread of the virus if mindlessly cough or sneeze in the public area. On
the other hand, avoid touching the mask after using it, and wash your hands
after removing it.
Last but not least, we should get fully vaccinated. The Vietnam government is open to getting free vaccines for all citizens to reach herd immunity soon. There are many places for public vaccination. Foreigners can register via Covid-19 Vaccine Portal (https://tiemchungcovid19.gov.vn/portal) or write in paperwork by the leader of sub-quarter. At present, there is 33,623,028 vaccinated dose in Vietnam. Over 90% of citizens are done with the first dose.
The quality of
hospitals and healthcare is one of the most concern for foreigners. Most of
Vietnam's private hospitals, especially the most highly regarded ones, are
usually centered in Hanoi and Saigon. The Fackin’ English Zone included
hospitals and trustworthy healthcare companies in both cities recommended for
ex-pats. Check out at https://bitly.com.vn/c7xtb6
and https://bitly.com.vn/vqq9tq.
Further
information, there are some hotline phone-number for asking support during the
emergency. Let’s call 1022, 028.3824.9000
Along the way, it is going to be a long
battle for Vietnam, and the on-fire situation Saigon, especially for medical
staff, but by pulling together, they expect to succeed. We are on the way to
win the fight against the pandemic. Stay calm – We will win!
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