The notice was sent by the Ministry of Health’s General Department of Preventive Medicine, requesting the VSA to report to the SEA Games 31’s organising committee and inform other regional delegations about the new policy.

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All arrivals in Vietnam no longer have to submit health declarations, starting from April 27, the Ministry of Health has announced.

Previously, the ministry has also issued a guideline for Covid-19 control measures during the region’s biggest sport event, saying that any guest who holds a position of the deputy ministerial level or above, as well as heads and deputy heads of sport delegations will neither need to show negative Covid-19 testing results when entering Vietnam nor take tests after arrival. Also, they do not need to go into mandatory quarantine.

Sport officials, referees and athletes are required to have certified negative RT-PCR/RT-LAMP testing results taken within 72 hours or rapid antigen testing within 24 hours before entering Vietnam, but not to quarantine.

The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), featuring 40 sports, is scheduled to take place in Hanoi and 11 nearby localities from May 12 to 23.

Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium readies for SEA Games 31

(BGO) – The Bac Giang provincial Gymnasium in the South urban area of Bac Giang city (Bac Giang province) can provide about 4,500 seats. It will be the official competition venue for badminton event at the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) from May 16 – 22, 2022. After long and thoroughly preparation, the facility has been completed to host the biggest sport event of the region.

Bac Giang athletes competing at SEA Games 31

(BGO) - At the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), Bac Giang has nine athletes competing in many events. At this time, they are focusing on training with the goal of earning the highest achievements in the regional arena.

Bac Giang provincial leader inspects preparation for SEA Games 31

(BGO) – On April 29, the Permanent Vice Chairman of Bac Giang provincial People’s Committee Mai Son paid a field trip to inspect the preparation to host badminton competition at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at the provincial Gymnasium.

Cycling tour debuts exclusively for visitors during SEA Games 31

The Hanoi Department of Tourism and travel agency Hanoitourist on April 29 launched a cycling tour to Bat Trang pottery village in the outskirts of the capital city. It is among a variety of exploration tours designed for visitors to Hanoi during the upcoming SEA Games 31.

SEA Games 31: Firework show planned for opening ceremony

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has approved the organization of a fireworks display at the opening ceremony of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, on May 12.

Source: NDO/VNA