Vietnamese policeman adjusts a citizens mask in the city of Soc Trang. Vietnam in 2020 was a leader in containing COVID and protecting its citizens. The country was able to provide a surplus of protective equipment to places around the world hit hardest by COVID. In recent months, COVID has spiked causing thousands of deaths amid low vaccination numbers.

First published in the September 10, 2021, 6:47 a.m. edition

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