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More Vietnamese citizens brought home from Canada, RoK

More than 300 Vietnamese citizens were brought home from Canada and the Republic of Korea (RoK) on August 9 and 10, on a flight of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.
More Vietnamese citizens brought home from Canada, RoK ảnh 1More Vietnamese citizens brought home from Canada, RoK (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 300 Vietnamese citizens were brought home from Canada and the Republic of Korea (RoK) onAugust 9 and 10, on a flight of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Passengers include children aged under 18, theelderly, the ill, workers with expired visas and labour contracts, studentswithout accommodations, stranded tourists, and those in disadvantagedcircumstances.

The Vietnamese Embassies in the twocountries sent their staff to assist the citizensto complete all required procedures before boarding the flights.

Strict security, safety and hygiene measures were carried out during the flightsto protect the passengers’ health and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

After landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, allpassengers and crew members were given health checks and quarantined in linewith regulations.

Previously, 300 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from Canada and the RoK onAugust 2 and 3./.
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