Vietnamese citizens in protective clothing at Taipei airport before boarding  a Vietnam Airlines flight for home on July 20, 2020. (Photo: MOFA)

The repatriation flight was arranged by authorities of the two countries and Vietnam Airlines, the Ministry said. The passengers included children under 18, seniors, pregnant women, people with an illness, workers with expired contracts, and stranded tourists.

All passengers and flight crew members were sent to quarantine areas upon arrival.