Vietnamese citizens on a repatriation flight (Photo: VNA) Hanoi, (VNA) – A flight arranged by Vietnamese and Singaporean agencies and operated by Vietjet brought 240 Vietnamese citizens in Singapore back to Vietnam safely on November 25.
The passengers included the elderly, persons with underlying health problems, and those in other special disadvantaged circumstances.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore sent staff members to the airport to assist the citizens with boarding procedures.
In-flight safety and preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic were rigorously enforced to protect the passengers’ health and prevent the spread of the disease.
Upon arrival at the Tan Son Nhat international airport in Ho Chi Minh City, all passengers and crew members received medical check-ups and were sent to quarantine in line with regulations.
The repatriation of Vietnamese citizens in disadvantaged circumstances abroad will continue to be conducted in line with their wishes, the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic, and quarantine capacity in Vietnam./.
VNA
