Coach Park Hang-seo and his team only have to quarantine for 7 days after returning from the UAE

Accordingly, for members of the Vietnam National Team who have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine, the last dose of which was administered at least 14 days ago, have a negative RT-PCR test result for SARS-CoV-2 and a positive antibody test result for SARS-CoV-2 virus on the first day after returning to the country, they will be quarantined for 7 days in a centralized medical facility, quarantined at their place of residence for the next 7 days, and self-monitor their health until 28 days from the date of entry. Members of the Vietnam National Team will have RT-PCR tests on the first and sixth days at the centralized medical facility and on the 13th day at their place of residence.

For members who have not received 2 doses of vaccineCovid - 19If the RT-PCR test result for SARS-CoV-2 is negative and the antibody test result for SARS-CoV-2 virus is negative on the first day after returning to the country, they will undergo 14 days of centralized medical isolation and self-monitor their health for the next 14 days from the date of completion of centralized medical isolation.

Members of the Vietnam national team only have to be quarantined for 7 days. Photo: VFF

During the training and competition period for the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers in the UAE, the Vietnam National Team strictly followed the regulations on epidemic prevention and control of the host country. The entire team also maintained RT-PCR testing at a frequency of 3 days/time, from the time they arrived at Dubai Airport (UAE) until they returned home. All tests were negative.

In addition, the team also operates according to the “bubble” principle established by the AFC. With this principle, all team activities are completely closed, only allowed to move from the hotel to the training ground, competition venue and vice versa. In particular, there is no contact with people outside the “bubble”. In addition, the local Organizing Committee also arranged two large buses to serve the team's travel, to keep a safe distance for the players. These two vehicles are used exclusively for the Vietnam National Team and are not shared with other teams.

With this decision of the Ministry of Health, the Vietnamese national team players will have more favorable conditions to practice and compete again soon, ensuring to maintain their physical strength and form towards the third qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup. This is the first time in historyVietnam National Teamparticipating in the round gathering 12 best teams of Asia, competing for 4.5 places to attend the 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals. This achievement has delighted fans and demonstrated the great strides of Vietnamese football in the international arena.