As many as 370 Vietnamese citizens were brought home from Russia on a flight of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on October 15-16 (Illustrative photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 370 Vietnamese citizens were brought homefrom Russia on a flight of national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on October15-16.
The flight was arranged by Vietnamese authorities, the Embassy of Vietnam in Russiaand Vietnam Airlines together with Russian relevant agencies.
The passenger included children under 18, pregnant women, the elderly, the ill,labourers with expired visas or contracts and students who finished theirstudies without accommodations.
The Vietnamese Embassy had closely worked with local relevant agencies to helpthe citizens travel to the airport and assist them with boarding procedures.
Strict security, safety and epidemiological measures were implemented duringthe flight to ensure passengers’ health and prevent the spread of diseases.
After landing in the Van Don International Airport in northern Quang Ninhprovince, passengers and crew members had their health checked and sent toquarantine in line with regulations.
The repatriation of Vietnamese citizens in disadvantaged circumstances abroadwill continue to be conducted in line with citizens’ wishes, the development ofthe COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine capacity in the country./.
VNA
