Fifty cities and provinces decided to extend the Lunar New Year holiday for students for another week, and four provinces of Khanh Hoa, Ha Tinh, Dien Bien and Nghe An extended school closure until further notice. Meanwhile, schools in Ben Tre province were closed for one day for sterilisation.

Reports sent to the Ministry of Education and Training showed that communication  has been enhanced to raise awareness among teachers, managers, staff and students about the virus and prevention measures. In case of prolonged school closure, the school year will be rescheduled to end later than May 31, and high school students will take their graduation exam later than in previous years. Sixteen universities have asked their students to resume their study on February 16 to protect themselves from the  virus.