02/03/2021
East Asia - Covid-19 update – 2 March 2021
Advice for UK Education Institutions on Covid-19 impact in East Asia
Summary
At the British Council, the health and safety of all our visitors, staff and the communities in which we operate is our top priority. We support and cooperate with all local government agencies to put all necessary measures in place to ensure the continued well-being of all with whom we engage in the course of our operations.
This post is to keep UK institutions updated on disruptions across the East Asia region caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.
For travel advice, please refer to FCO updates, and we would encourage institutions who are considering travelling to sign up for alerts - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also strongly encourage visiting local government health websites to stay abreast of the prevailing health advisory and precautionary measures in any country.
For IELTS test arrangements as a result of Novel Coronavirus precautions, please see: https://www.ielts.org/news/2020/changes-to-ielts-test-arrangements-in-some-locations-due-to-novel-coronavirus.
We are monitoring the situation very closely and will continue to provide updates as the situation develops. Please find current information by country/territory as per below:
Key Updates
China: China’s schools and universities start to re-open in a staggered manner in early March, while universities have started rolling out Covid-19 vaccine for students
Hong Kong: Local schools are now permitted to resume face-to-face classes with only one-third of student capacity onsite.
Malaysia: The recent surge of new cases is now declining with active cases having declined by 40% over the last two weeks. The country is set to launch the Covid-19 vaccination drive on 26 February.
China
Updated 1 March
China’s schools and universities start to re-open in a staggered manner in early March, while universities have started rolling out Covid-19 vaccine for students
China’s schools and universities have now started to re-open after a winter break that was extended due to the ongoing risk of COVID-19. National and local authorities had previously encouraged people to stay in their city of work and reduce travel over the Chinese New Year holiday, while students were told to avoid unnecessary travel during the winter vacation and report their health conditions to the universities each day before the winter break.
The Ministry of Education has recently issued a circular on 25 February, instructing local education authorities and schools to make appropriate plans for the start of the new term, notifying students and parents in advance and clarifying the requirements for students to return to school. The circular also called for coordinated efforts to ensure normal teaching activities and, if necessary, making prior arrangements for online courses. Local education authorities and schools should guide teachers and students to take effective self-protection measures when making their way back to schools. Epidemic prevention and control measures on a regular basis should continue, including closed/strict management with entrances of schools and universities, and monitoring and disinfection measures at key locations on campus, such as classrooms, canteens and dormitories.
Many universities have announced to stagger the start of the new semester or delay opening until late March.
As of 25 February, nine universities in Beijing, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Peking University Health Science Centre, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beihang University (Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics), China Agricultural University and Beijing Technology and Business University have carried out Covid-19 vaccinations for more than 30,000 university teachers and students. The rate of vaccinations has continued to increase since then, including a new temporary vaccination centre which opened at Tsinghua University on March 1.
Comment by British Council International Education Services
UK institutions working with Chinese partners or recruiting Chinese students should be aware of current study arrangements in the country. For TNE providers, close discussions with partners are encouraged to support preparations for reopening of campuses and continued delivery of short term solutions including online delivery where campuses remain closed.
Sources:
Contact: IES.China@britishcouncil.org.cn
Hong Kong
Updated 26 February
With the reduction of confirmed cases, Hong Kong government has further relaxed some of the restrictions. Most notably, the prohibition of group gatherings of more than 2 people in public places has now changed to 4 people. In addition, the city’s massive vaccination programme was launched and is now available for eligible members of the public from 26 February.
Local Schools
Local schools are now permitted to resume face-to-face classes with only one-third of student capacity onsite. Education Bureau announced that this year’s Territory-wide System Assessment (TSA) tests will be suspended, this will mainly impact Primary Three and Primary Six pupils under the local schooling system. The test is designed to gauge students’ academic abilities, which also reflects a school’s overall teaching quality and academic excellence.
HKDSE Exam 2021
Hong Kong government has announced a decision to postpone next year’s Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examinations by one month. The written exams are now scheduled to take place between 23 April and 17 May 2021 with candidates to receive their results on 21 July. The decision has been made due to concerns from students and teachers about grade attainment due to the suspension of face-to-face classes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oral tests for both English and Chinese language exams will be cancelled in order to minimise the risk of person to person infection. Other new changes such as school-based assessments for nine elective subjects (e.g. Chinese and English Literature, History) will be dropped and five subjects have been streamlined. A contingency plan was also revealed by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) should the situation worsen around the time of the new exam dates. If this were to happen, the exam dates would move to early June, with results being released on 31 August.
In addition, according to the latest registration report of HKDSE 2021, the number of student candidates dropped by 4.22% compared to the 2020 cohort. However, it is noteworthy that there is a 2% of increase in numbers of private candidates. Local news indicated that this may be resulted by learning disruptions caused by the social unrest in 2019 and the outbreak of Covid-19 last year.
Sources:
HKDSE 2021: Written tests to be postponed to 23 April and oral tests to be cancelled
Registration Statistics of 2021 HKDSE
British Council Operations
In line with the HK government’s new social-distancing rules, The British Council will be closed to the general public. For the most up-to-date information on our services, please visit our website: www.britishcouncil.hk/en/covid-19 . We are of course happy to hold meetings with the UK Education sector by means of online calls.
Travel restrictions in summary
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Non-Hong Kong residents will be denied entry into HK
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Transit flight services at Hong Kong International Airport resumed from 01 June 2020
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Residents and valid visa holders travelling from outside of China (excluding very high-risk places specified otherwise) must supply a negative Covid-19 test result 72 hours prior to flight departure time and a confirmation letter of hotel reservation for 21-day self-quarantine before boarding for HK.
Sources:
Macau
Updated 2 March
No major updates.
Contact: Anna Lee anna.lee@britishcouncil.org.hk or Karen Hsu karen.hsu@britishcouncil.org.hk
Indonesia
Updated 24 February
Indonesia continues to have SOPs and movement restrictions across the country, however some relaxations have been introduced.
The revised social and movement restriction measures announced on 8 February include preferred remote working for offices, online learning, reduced capacity and operational hours for retail malls, and restaurants. The Indonesian government has relaxed coronavirus related social restrictions as the surge in new cases has been in decline.
Source: https://jakartaglobe.id/news/malls-shops-allowed-to-open-until-9-pm-as-postholiday-covid-surge-gone
Indonesia launched the second round of mass vaccinations and aim to vaccinate 38.5 million citizens overt the next three months.
Source: https://jakartaglobe.id/vision/indonesia-starts-second-stage-of-covid19-mass-vaccination
Education
Education institutions remain closed and all teaching and learning is online. State and private universities continue with classes either online or in person only based on government directives.
LPDP in Indonesia had announced two scholarship categories. Further announcements for remaining categories of LPDP are awaited. The announced scholarships included the PTUD scholarships intended for master’s and doctoral degrees at top ranking institutions. There are 15 international universities included in this list by LPDP, with two from the UK.
Source: https://www.lpdp.kemenkeu.go.id/api/Medias/f5c3d319-769c-47e6-b572-5185bc8406d5
Travel requirements
The Visa Application Centres in Jakarta and Bali remain open with controlled SOPs.
Visitors/applicants can visit by appointment with prior approval from the embassy.
Operating hours are:
Bali: Monday (except national holidays) 8 am to 12 noon
Jakarta: Mondays and Wednesdays (except national holidays) 8 am to 12 noon
Source: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/idn/id/aut/attend-centre
While there are travel restrictions in place. Indonesia has re-opened travel corridors.
After having extended travel restrictions three times since they were introduced at the end of last year, Indonesia has re-opened its existing international travel corridors. Indonesia worked to establish travel corridors for essential business with the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, China and Singapore. An ASEAN Travel Corridor Arrangement Framework has also been agreed upon, but ASEAN member states are still negotiating its implementation.
Public events
Large scale public events are not allowed. However, the new relaxations allow weddings/gatherings for small groups at hotels.
British Council Activity
British Council staff continue to work from home.
Contact: Saman Imtiaz, saman.imtiaz@britishcouncil.org.my
Japan
Updated 26 February
Latest news
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Across the country the cumulative totals now to 427,732 and the death toll as 7,664. We can see that the fourth wave is striking this country as it sets a daily record with more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases including a new high of 2,447 in Tokyo.
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The state of emergency declaration has been in place from January 8 and plans to end early in Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya and surrounding areas. The declaration runs to March 7 for 10 prefectures but will now expire at the end of February for Fukuoka, Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi -- home to Nagoya -- and Gifu.
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Currently, the emergency includes a number of restrictions on daily life. The government has ordered companies to encourage their staff to work from home and reduce office populations by 70%. Residents of the affected areas are also urged to avoid non-essential outings, with restaurants ordered to close by 8 p.m. and sporting events have been instructed to limit the amount of spectators present. Despite the raft of new measures, schools will remain open and university entrance exams likely to go ahead as planned this month
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Japan tightens its border control measures with stricter entry requirements for Japanese returnees and a fresh batch of entry procedures for business travelers from eligible countries. For detail, please refer to this website.
Public Events
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The government maintain restrictions on attendance at events such as professional sports games until the end of February. The large-scale events (rock concerts, sporting events, etc.) should be limited to 50% or less including professional sport games. The maximum number of persons can exceed 5,000 but should not exceed 50% of the total number of persons permitted.
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Stricter restrictions can be imposed by the prefectural governor, depending on the status of infection in the region. In addition, organizers of large-scale events (over 1,000 participants) should consult with each prefectural government in advance, and each prefectural government should make an appropriate decision on how to hold individual events, depending on the infection situation and the nature of the event
Schools and Universities
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The Ministry of Education (MEXT) announced on 21st July 2020 that all the students who were planning to go study abroad should align to the safety information of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and recommended to refrain from going out of the country. Most of the countries including UK, USA, Canada and even NZ are listed in Level 3, among the highest-ranking countries. The Japanese Universities are making their decision aligned to this Government’s announcement and all the official exchange programs are being pended. The official scholarships are also being pended and students who were to receive the government funded scholarships are kept waiting.
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The above announcement was revised and has been tightened. The students had been recommended strongly not to go study abroad at this moment.
British Council Activities
Considering the government announcement, all the universities are postponing the exchange programs and it is very difficult for the students to realize their plan to study abroad so we are now trying to find out the appetite of Japanese Universities towards tasting lectures by UK universities as an opportunity for their students to do online study abroad experience.
Contact
Tomoko Kawakita, Head of Education, British Council Japan - tomoko.kawakita@britishcouncil.or.jp
Malaysia
Updated 24 February
Government Response
The Malaysian government announced on 16 February that the movement control order (MCO) will be extended for Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor and Penang till 4 March.
Meanwhile, movement restrictions have been eased at some locations and the recovery phase re-instated at selected locations. The recent surge of new cases is now declining with active cases having declined by 40% over the last two weeks. The country is set to launch the Covid-19 vaccination drive on 26 February.
Sources:
Public Events
The advisory for public events has changed slightly. On 25 February, the government announced that meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE events) may be allowed in states under MCO with due measures and regulatory processes about size of gathering and space. More clarity on specific SOPs related to events will be shared when available.
There are strict measures and SOPs for visiting public places and include mandatory wearing of masks, temperature checks and contact tracing along with other measures.
Education
SPM 2020 Exams that had been postponed twice earlier have now taken place. Schools are now set to re-open in March and April amid SOPs for social distancing and arrangements in place.
Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/02/24/nutp-schools-ready-for-reopening
The Ministry of Higher Education has launched the Higher Education Institution Entrepreneurship Action Plan 20210-2025. The initiative is designed to synergise academics, industry, government and community for higher education students.
The Malaysian government had announced that international students are allowed to enter Malaysia as of January 2021 and join their institutions except for students from the UK. This is due to the new Coronavirus strain cases in UK. Students entering Malaysia will have to undergo the mandatory quarantine and have evidence of an all clear covid-19 test three days prior to travel.
Travel Restrictions
The mandatory quarantine period for travellers coming into Malaysia is now reduced to 7 and 10 days subject to a clear Covid-19 test three days prior to travel.
British Council Activities
British Council staff are working from home during the Conditional Movement Control Order.
Contact: Saman Imtiaz, saman.imtiaz@britishcouncil.org.my
Singapore
Updated 24 February
Singapore had adopted a three-phased approach since emerging from the nation-wide circuit-breaker in June 2020. Phase One featured resumption of selected services and the staggered re-opening of schools. During Phase Two, all students attended daily face-to-face lessons and most businesses resumed, although working from home was strongly encouraged wherever possible.
Phase Three commenced on 28 December 2020, with further relaxation of restrictions. All safe management practices remain in place. Covid-19 testing and contact tracing will continue.
Source: https://www.gov.sg/article/moving-into-phase-3-of-re-opening-on-28-dec-2020
Vaccinations
Vaccinations for healthcare workers started on 30 December 2020. Vaccinations for the elderly (starting with those aged 70 and above) began on 22 February 2021. The government plans for all Singaporeans and long-term residents to be vaccinated by end-2021, for free.
Sources:
https://www.gov.sg/article/what-you-should-know-about-the-covid-19-vaccine
Travel advisory
The multi-ministerial taskforce is continuously monitoring the covid-19 situation in neighbouring countries/ regions. Border measures and quarantine requirements are routinely being updated accordingly with provisions for Air Travel Passes, Reciprocal Green Lanes and Periodic Commuting Arrangements.
Source: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/files/SHN-and-swab-summary.pdf
The first case of the new B117 strain of the coronavirus circulating in the UK was confirmed in Singapore on 23 December 2020. Since then, about 25 more cases have been reported. Border restrictions have been tightened - long-term pass holders from the UK are not allowed entry into or transit through Singapore with effect from 23 December 2020, until further notice.
Travel for studies
The advisory for students has been updated to allow travel for studies for students pursuing academic studies or professional qualifications overseas, for courses or examinations which require physical presence in the foreign educational institution. Students enrolled in local educational institutions may travel overseas to complete a compulsory course component or examination that cannot be completed locally. Students below the age of 18 may be accompanied by an adult. Mature students may travel overseas with their dependents who will be residing with them for the duration of their studies.
Source: https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19
Safe Management measures at Educational institutions
The Ministry of Education has recommended the usage of TraceTogether (TT), whether in the form of TT tokens or with the use of smartphones with the TT app, to support existing contact tracing efforts.
TT-only SafeEntry will only be implemented in schools when all students have had a chance to collect a token, either as part of the national distribution exercise at a Community Centre in their respective constituency, or as part of a follow-on school distribution exercise.
To reinforce the need to use TraceTogether, TT-only SafeEntry will also be implemented in the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) - including the six autonomous universities and the five polytechnics - as part of a nation-wide effort to ensure high levels of usage of TT at public places. Each IHL will inform their students when TT-only SafeEntry is to begin on their individual campuses.
In the meantime, institutions of higher education will continue to have strict safe management measures in place to ensure the well-being and safety of students and staff.
Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/faqs-covid-19-infection
Home-based learning in secondary schools
Schools will conduct home-based learning (HBL) for students for at least two days a month, starting from the third term of the 2021 academic year. This change will affect all secondary school and junior college students, with every secondary school student set to receive a personal learning device by the end of the year.
Sources:
Interdisciplinary studies and employability
The National University of Singapore (NUS) announced plans to form a new college by merging two of its faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, and Science. The new interdisciplinary college, to be called the College of Humanities and Sciences, aims to equip students with market-relevant skills to thrive in the future economy. This move towards more interdisciplinary learning comes along with the Education Ministry's push in recent years for graduates to have core skills and knowledge, while remaining versatile and adaptable to future conditions. If current plans are approved, the new college could begin accepting students as soon as the next academic year which begins in August 2021.
From August 2021, NUS will also begin offering 10 cross-disciplinary degree programmes (CDPs). For example – pairing up economics and data science, computing and project management, engineering and business. These programmes aim to leverage synergies between complementary disciplines. The aim of this model is to enable graduates to not just meet market demands, but to also have mastery of a unique set of skills, leaving them better-equipped to thrive in a fast and complex world.
Similarly, students enrolling in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) this year can also apply for a new degree in economics and data science. This degree is one of 13 new offerings from the university to expand students' options for interdisciplinary study.
These announcements complement earlier reports of interdisciplinary study options being made available to students in other Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) including the polytechnics. The move aims to stretch students’ versatility and boost graduate employability.
Sources:
The Ministry of Health in Singapore provides a regularly updated status report on the daily Covid-19 situation at https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19
Contact: Saman Imtiaz, saman.imtiaz@britishcouncil.org.my
South Korea
Updated on 25 February
The greater Seoul area, home to around half of the nation's 52-million population, is currently under Level 2 distancing, the third-highest in the country's five-tier scheme. Bans on gatherings of five or more people are in place nationwide. The country's first vaccine program will start on Friday with medical workers. [1]
The country has extended its suspension of direct flights from Britain for two more weeks until 11 March as part of efforts to block the inflow of a more transmissible variant of the new coronavirus. [2]
Complying with the preventive measures against COVID-19, most schools and kindergartens, and universities held graduations and welcome entrance ceremonies online. Most of the institutions have been delivering remote classes for the new semester, while some universities and kindergartens offer blended learning.
Sources:
KCDC (Korean government’s official website for Covid-19)
[1] New virus cases still rising 1 day before mass vaccine rollout, Yonhap News, 25 February 2021
[2] S. Korea extends suspension of flights from Britain till March 11, Yonhap News, 24 February 2021
Contact: Heather Eom sunhyun.eom@britishcouncil.org
Taiwan
Updated 22 February
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Taiwan’s cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus upon 7 January leaving the total number of cases at 942 and 9 death since the pandemic began at the end of December 2019, according to the Central Epidemic Command Centre (CECC) (source).
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To keep social distancing of 1.5M and to wear the masks when entering to restaurant and public transportations are requested by the CDC. For information on the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Taiwan, please visit the Taiwan Centres for Disease Control website at www.cdc.gov.tw/En
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Taiwan announces eight public venues where mask-wearing is compulsory
Most public large events like exhibition or show are currently closed or if open but various events and activities are requested to wearing the masks, and some still maintain temperature measures and alcohol spraying when entering the venue.
Schools and Universities
The Central Epidemic Command Center announced since March 2020 that students and teachers at senior and junior high schools as well as elementary schools around Taiwan are normal open. Ministry of Education announced international students travel to Taiwan opens.
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The Ministry of Education (MOE) late Monday (8 February) announced the lifting of an entry ban for international students that has been in place since January due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with immediate effect. All foreign students, including those from China, Hong Kong and Macau, as well as recipients of Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Taiwan scholarships, can now apply for entry permits to study in Taiwan, according to the MOE. https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/GetUrlReputation
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For information on the MoE of coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Taiwan, please visit the News Updates on Ministry of Education Taiwan website at https://english.moe.gov.tw/lp-117-1.html
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All school sectors postpone the second semester of the Academic year in 2021 started on 22 February. https://english.moe.gov.tw/cp-117-25431-5e839-1.html
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MoE sent reminder concerning epidemic prevention measures when conducting gathering activities at schools at all levels https://english.moe.gov.tw/cp-117-25430-2e957-1.html
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MoE suggests continuing to follow the latest epidemic prevention regulations announced by the CECC (link: https://www.cd.gov.tw) to implement the promotion of epidemic prevention education of faculty, staff and students.
Travel Restrictions in summary
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Taiwan allows foreign nationals who wish to travel to Taiwan for reasons other than tourism to apply for a special entry permit with a Taiwan representative office overseas. British citizens in the UK may contact the Taipei Representative Office in London (TRO in London)
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All foreign nationals except for those who hold Alien Resident Certificates (ARCs), documents proving they are in Taiwan for diplomatic or official purposes or to fulfil business contracts, or special entry permits are prohibited from entering Taiwan.
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Upon entry, Taiwan requires all foreign nationals to present an English-language certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three working days of boarding the flight to Taiwan and undergo a 14-day home quarantine period. The following visitors may be exempted from negative COVID-19 test: personnel on diplomatic or official business, migrant workers, students, those coming to Taiwan for emergency situations, and crew members on vessels arriving in Taiwan. More information can be found here.
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Passengers are allowed to transit through the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport with the following restrictions: 1) flights from and to China are excluded; 2) transit passengers must fly with China Airlines, EVA Air, or Cathay Pacific and must fly with the same carrier in and out of Taiwan; 3) transit passengers must leave Taiwan within eight hours. More information can be found here.
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Any traveller arriving from outside Taiwan and granted entry are subject to a 14-day home quarantine. They will be required to complete a health declaration form and accurately provide their travel and contact history.
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Short-term business travellers may apply for a shortened period of home quarantine. More information can be found here.
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For the latest updates on Taiwan’s entry requirements, please monitor the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control website and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bureau of Consular Affairs website.
Sources:
https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-5081-c06dc-2.html
https://www.roc-taiwan.org/uk/index.html
https://english.moe.gov.tw/lp-117-1.html
Thailand
Updated 23 February
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There were less new Covid-19 infection cases, including local transmissions, in many provinces.
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The Thai government is looking for the easing of restrictions on Covid-19 measures. Samut Sakorn will likely to be the only province that falls in the highest controlled category, facing the tightest restrictions including studying online only.
Schools, universities and public events
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On 7 April 2020, with the approval from the cabinet, Ministry of Education announced schools in Thailand to defer the start of the first semester of academic year 2020 from 16 May to 1 July 2020. On 8 May, the Ministry announced that it plans for the first semester to be run on 1 July – 13 November 2020, and the second semester on 1 December 2020 – 9 April 2021. This will result in 17-day and 37-day school breaks, respectively.
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On 9 February 2021, the cabinet announced that schools may teach onsite where possible (with limited number of students per class) or mixed with online learning.
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According to the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation's recent announcement on 27 January 2021, universities can now resume their onsite teaching, except those located in the highest controlled province(s).
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Key information including the term dates of key universities are on the IES site https://education-services.britishcouncil.org/news/market-news/east-asia-covid-19-update-%E2%80%93-26-june-2020
British Council’s operation
In accordance with the Thai government, we have resumed all English classes at our centres from Wednesday 3 February 2021 with necessary measures in place.
The examinations are running as normal with necessary measures in place.
Additionally, we are doing our best to maximise the learning journeys and cultural connections for all through online resources that are available 24/7 and accessible to all.
For more information please visit https://www.britishcouncil.or.th/en/about/notice
The International Education Services Team is still in operation and will be able to help give advice and respond to queries from UK institutions, agents, and stakeholders.
Contact: Uraiwan Samolee, uraiwan.samolee@britishcouncil.or.th
Vietnam
Updated: 25 February
Vietnam has entered the third Covid-19 wave since January 27. Up to 811Covid-19 patients have been recorded in 13 provinces and cities out of a total of 2,403 cases since the beginning of 2020.
Many cities and provinces moved to online teaching and learning after Tet Holiday until the end of February.
The Ministry of Education and Training has urged schools to shift to online teaching in order to keep students and teachers safe and allow them to catch up with this academic year’s curriculum.
Travel restrictions:
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Vietnam has suspended the entry of all foreigners since March 22, 2020, until further notice to limit the spread of COVID-19. The measure will not apply to diplomats, officials, foreign investors, experts, and skilled workers as per Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
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Several cities and provinces such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Khanh Hoa have implemented mandated 14-day centralized quarantine for those arriving from affected virus hit areas in light of the recent outbreaks in Hai Duong and Quang Ninh provinces.
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Quang Ninh and Hai Duong provinces have suspended public and passenger transportation, while social distancing measures have been implemented in all of Hai Duong province until further notice.
British Council’s operation: our activities are open to normal.
Sources:
1. Foreign arrivals required to register accommodation upon booking flights to Vietnam, 17 Sep
2. Health ministry updates protocols for priority COVID-19 testing, 28 Sep
3. Foreigners to pay $63 minimum for Covid-19 tests, 22 Sep
4. A look at how foreign arrivals are quarantined in a Vietnam hotel, 7 Oct
5. PM orders suspension of flights from UK and South Africa due to new corona virus variants 6 Jan
6. Cities, provinces announce plans on resumption of in-person learning after Tết holiday, 19 Feb
Contact: Education Services Manager, Hien Le hien.le@britishcouncil.org.vn
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