Vietnam repatriates more than 13,000 citizens so far: Spokesperson
The repatriation has started from April 10 and all returnees need to undergo mandatory quarantine upon arrival.
The repatriation has started from April 10 and all returnees need to undergo mandatory quarantine upon arrival.
Top priority will be given to laborers of terminated employment contracts.
Thousands of overseas Vietnamese have returned to the country due to global rising threats and limited travel options.
Hanoi, the city of a nine-million population, needs approximate 600,000 apartments per year.
Vietnam is preparing for the repatriation of its citizens if the situation in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan (China) worsens.
Vietnam said its top priority is to keep the situation under control to protect people's health.
The relief by the government and people of Vietnam arrived in Wuhan on February 10.
The medical equipment is the best which Vietnam has at this time when the country is coping with the epidemic that has caused 14 infections.
Senior officials said Vietnam has prepared different scenarios for the epidemic, including the possibility of more than 1,000 cases confirmed.