COVID-19: 340 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from 30 countries globally
VOV.VN - Approximately 340 Vietnamese citizens were successfully repatriated on October 20 and October 21 from more than 30 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
Each of the flights were specially arranged by Vietnamese authorities, Vietnamese embassies abroad, and national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in co-ordination with competent agencies in the various host nations.
The passengers on board the flights were minors under 18, the elderly, those suffering from underlying health issues, guest workers with expired contracts, students who have completed their studies, and other people facing extremely difficult circumstances.
Ahead of the flights, the Vietnamese embassies in the host nations sent staff to airports to assist citizens with boarding procedures ahead of their departure.
Security and disease prevention measures were strictly carried out during the flights in an effort to prevent the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
All the crew members and passengers underwent compulsory medical checkups and were subsequently placed into quarantine in line with regulations regarding COVID-19 prevention and control upon arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
Additional repatriation flights are set to be conducted in order to bring home Vietnamese citizens stranded overseas due to COVID-19, depending on their demand and local quarantine capacity.
