Vietnamese citizens in Japan repatriated

September 08, 2020 - 10:34

A total of 350 Vietnamese citizens have been repatriated from Japan. The passengers touched down on Monday at Cam Ranh International Airport in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa.

A flight repatriating Vietnamese citizens lands at Cam Ranh International Airport in Khánh Hòa Province. —VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — A total of 350 Vietnamese citizens have been repatriated from Japan.

The passengers touched down on Monday at Cam Ranh International Airport in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa.

Along with the Vietnam Airlines crew, they were all immediately quarantined upon arrival in line with regulations set by the Ministry of Health.

The passengers included children under 18, pregnant women, the ill, students without accommodations, workers with expired labour contracts, and those facing other difficulties.

Security, safety and hygiene measures were carried out throughout the flight to protect their health and prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

More flights will be arranged in the near future to repatriate Vietnamese citizens with disadvantaged circumstances, depending on their need and quarantine capacity at home. — VNS

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