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Nearly 280 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Europe

A Vietnam Airlines plane brought close to 280 Vietnamese citizens back home from over 20 European nations on November 18 and 19.
Nearly 280 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Europe ảnh 1Illustrative photo (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - A Vietnam Airlines plane broughtclose to 280 Vietnamese citizens back home from over 20 European nations onNovember 18 and 19.

The passengers included children under 18, students whocompleted their studies, the elderly and others in extremely disadvantagedcircumstances.

The Vietnamese Embassies sent staff to Germany’s Frankfurtairport, where the citizens gathered, to assist them with boarding procedures.

In-flight safety and preventive measures against theCOVID-19 pandemic were rigorously enforced to protect the passengers’ healthand prevent the spread of the disease.

Upon arrival at the Van Don international airport in thenortheastern province of Quang Ninh, all passengers and crew members receivedmedical check-ups and were sent to quarantine in line with regulations.

The repatriation of Vietnamese citizens in disadvantagedcircumstances abroad will continue to be conducted in line with their wishes,the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, and quarantine capacity inVietnam./.
VNA
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