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.

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.

A ground staff pushing an older man in a wheelchair out of the airport. Photo: THANH LAN

The returnees leave the airport for quarantine. Photo: THANH LAN

A 4-member family including 2 young children, was among the Da Nang citizens who were brought home on Tuesday. Photo: THANH LAN

A mother and her son were among the returnees. Photo: THANH LAN

Vehicles are ready to carry the returnees to quarantine facilities. Photo: THANH LAN

Reporting by THANH LAN – Translating by H.L