Resolution 128 came into force from the issuance date and will be applied nationwide, temporarily suspending the implementation of previous regulations on prevention and control of Covid-19 pandemic, including Article 1.1 of Resolution 86[1], Directive 15[2], Directive 16[3], Directive 19[4] and Decision 2686[5].
Pandemic risk classification, assessment, and determination
As per Resolution 128, there are four levels of pandemic risk as follows:
- Level 1: Low risk / new normal (labeled green)
- Level 2: Medium risk (labeled yellow)
- Level 3: High risk (labeled orange)
- Level 4: Very high risk (labeled red)
In order to ensure flexibility and efficiency, the levels of risk shall be assessed, at the smallest possible scope (e.g. below commune level), by three criteria including the number of new infections in the community, the coverage of vaccinations, and the ability to receive and treat patients at all levels.
Guidelines on application of measures by risk levels
On the basis of the classification of four risks levels, the measures applied for businesses, organizations and state authorities will be described in the table below:
Based on the instructions of the MOH and other ministries, provincial PCs then decide appropriate administrative measures to be applied within each province and are allowed to adopt additional measures provided that they are not contrary to the Government’s regulations or cause negative effects on business activities, production, and mobility of individuals.
With the issuance of Resolution 128, Vietnam marks a new strategy for coping with Covid-19 and it is hoped that the health and lives of residents improve and remain protected while the country can return to a new normal life at the earliest possible stage.
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[1] Resolution No. 86/NQ-CP of the Government dated 6 August 2021 (“Resolution 86”)
[2] Directive No. 15/CT-TTg of the Government dated 27 March 2020 (“Directive 15”)
[3] Directive No. 16/CT-TTg of the Government dated 31 March 2020 (“Directive 16”)
[4] Directive No. 19/CT-TTg of the Government dated 24 April 2020 (“Directive 19”)
[5] Decision No. 2686/QD-BCDQG of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control (“Decision 2686”)
