COVID-19 isolation area set up close to Tan Son Nhat Int’l Airport
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(VOVWORLD) - An isolation area aimed at receiving Vietnamese expats and foreign arrivals from places affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been set up near Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.
 A military school based in military zone 7 of District 12 in Ho Chi Minh City had previously been selected as the location to establish the isolation area. |
 Soldiers at the military school don protective clothing ahead of going about their various tasks in the quarantine area. |
 As of March 19, the military school had received a total of 861 people, including 32 foreigners. |
 During both the morning and afternoon, those in quarantine are permitted to do physical exercises, including playing football or jogging. |
 The isolation area has been equipped with sports facilities. |
 The site is fully prepared to meet the needs of people’s daily life. |
 Soldiers prepare meals for those who have been placed into quarantine. |
 Food is carried to each individual in isolation, with the meals costing VND90,000 per day. |
 Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to receive an additional 17,000 Vietnamese expats in the coming days, with authorities making every effort to deal with the situation. |
 A support team made up of young volunteers remain on duty at the military school. |
 The isolation area is regularly disinfected in order to maintain the best possible hygiene standards. |
VOV/Photos: Tien phong