Repatriation flight from HCMC lands in Da Nang
October 13, 2021, 18:32 [GMT+7]
The flight VN-9128 operated by Vietnam Airlines carrying nearly 200 Da Nang citizens out of the 406 people who are stranded in Ho Chi Minh City due to the COVID-19 pandemic landed at the Da Nang Airport at noon on Tuesday, October 12.
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Da Nang citizens flew home on the Da Nang government- sponsored flight on Tuesday. Photo: THANH LAN |
It is the second time Da Nang has brought home its citizens stranded in HCMC due to COVID-19 pandemic. Da Nang citizens flew home on the Da Nang government- sponsored flight on Tuesday.
The returnees pay for COVID-19 testing, accommodation and meals during their stay in managed isolation or pay for testing while in quarantine at home.
The returnees must comply with the city’s COVID-19 guidelines in order to prevent the spread of the virus.
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A ground staff pushing an older man in a wheelchair out of the airport. Photo: THANH LAN |
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The returnees leave the airport for quarantine. Photo: THANH LAN |
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A 4-member family including 2 young children, was among the Da Nang citizens who were brought home on Tuesday. Photo: THANH LAN |
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A mother and her son were among the returnees. Photo: THANH LAN |
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Vehicles are ready to carry the returnees to quarantine facilities. Photo: THANH LAN |
Reporting by THANH LAN – Translating by H.L
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