How Vietnam Beat The Coronavirus

Vietnam, a country of nearly 100 million, successfully managed COVID-19 with only 300 cases and no fatalities by implementing early and strict measures. These included health checks at borders, school closures, and quarantines. Vietnam's experience with infectious diseases like dengue helped in its response. The government enforced strict quarantine measures, including free testing and 24/7 monitoring of those exposed. Despite its authoritarian nature, Vietnam's approach is seen as effective, offering lessons for other countries. Health experts suggest that Western nations could learn from Vietnam's proactive and disciplined response.

What was the public's initial reaction to the quarantine measures implemented in Vietnam?

In what ways did Vietnam's government control the population during the pandemic?