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Vietnam officially introduces Covid-19 vaccine passport

The QR code-based passport will be valid for 12 months.

The announcement came as Cambodia reported zero Covid-19 death for the first time in months.

Common side effects included rashes, facial swelling, chest discomfort, palpitations and fever.

Further restrictions would be introduced if case figures passed the government’s threshold of 2,700 cases per day.

Omicron is by far the most heavily mutated variant of Covid-19 to date.

The government’s reintroduction of social distancing rules and dining curfews kicked in, and will run through Jan 2.

The government is also planning to expand its Covid-19 booster program to members of general public next month.

Italy's move to ban Singapore tourists is the most significant setback for those looking for quarantine-free travel under the VTL scheme.

Despite the declining cases, the IATF decided to maintain the current status as the threat of the Omicron variant looms.

Currently, only citizens, permanent residents and long-term pass holders of the country they are entering can travel via the land VTL.