Over 250 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from Canada

A Vietnam Airlines flight on July 1 successfully brought home more than 250 Vietnamese citizens left stranded in Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Passengers at Toronto Pearson airport in Canada

The 18-hour repatriation flight touched down at Da Nang International Airport, marking the first flight from Canada conducted by the national flag carrier this year.

The repatriation of the Vietnamese citizens is the result of close work carried out over a six-month period by the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry, the Vietnamese Embassy in Canada, competent authorities of both countries, and Vietnam Airlines.

In-flight safety and preventive measures to combat the potential spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus were rigorously enforced throughout the journey to protect the health of passengers and flight attendants onboard.

Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport, all passengers and crew members received medical check-ups and were subsequently sent to quarantine facilities in line with COVID-19 guidelines.