As many as 276 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from Vancouver, Canada, on May 8 and 9.

As many as 276 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from Vancouver, Canada, on May 8 and 9. (Photo: VNA)

The passengers included those under 18 years old, elderly and sick people, stranded tourists and students who did not have accommodations due to dormitory closures. 

This was a joint effort of Vietnamese competent agencies at home and representative agencies in Canada, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, and competent agencies of the host country.

The Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver sent officials to the airport to help the citizens with necessary procedures.

Upon their arrival at Van Don airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh, the passengers were kept under quarantine and had medical checks-up in line with regulations.

Earlier, Vietnamese competent agencies had coordinated with the Canadian Embassy in Viet Nam to bring home a number of Canadian citizens.

In the coming days, more flights will be arranged to bring back Vietnamese citizens home from other countries depending on the pandemic's developments, quarantine capacity of Vietnamese localities, and demand of Vietnamese citizens living overseas.

Source: VNA