Controlling the COVID-19 pandemic: Useful lessons from Vietnam

Repeated communications about COVID-19 prevention were broadcast on loudspeakers of each village. [...]the MOH has created an official account on social media, sent SMS to all residents and changed the waiting ringtone into a voice message to remind peoples about preventive measures against COVID-19. [...]public compliance with precaution measures, including wearing face masks, hand hygiene and social distancing, was high. [...]an approximately 97,000 health officers at community level in these sections [4] serve as the frontline workers to provide information, advice, guidance, and isolation facilities if needed.