More Vietnamese citizens repatriated home from US, UK
VOV.VN - Nearly 360 Vietnamese citizens were flew home safe and sound from the United States on a flight conducted by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on December 21-22 as the joint efforts by competent agencies from both Vietnam and the host nation.
The majority of passengers onboard the flight were made up of minors under the age of 18, the elderly, sick people, students who have completed their courses and have difficulty in accommodation, and other specially difficult cases
In order to assist citizens, the Vietnamese Embassy in the US dispatched staff to airports at Washington D.C and Los Angeles in a bid to assist with all necessary procedures ahead of the flight’s departure.
Vietnam Airlines strictly implemented a range of measures on security, safety, and hygiene throughout the journey as a means of protecting the health of citizens and to prevent the possible spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Once the aircraft landed at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, all flight crew members and passengers underwent medical check-ups and were immediately transferred to quarantine facilities in line with regulations relating to COVID-19 prevention and control.
In the coming time, bringing home Vietnamese citizens with extremely difficult circumstances will be arranged by relevant agencies based on their needs and the nation’s current quarantine capacity.
On December 22, Can Tho International Airport also welcomed a flight to bring home 305 citizens from the UK.
As soon as the plane landed, the citizens received medical check-ups and were immediately transferred to quarantine facilities in line with regulations relating to COVID-19 prevention and control.