Foreign tourists quarantined in Nghe An impressed with Vietnam's response to Covid-19

Comfortable and impressed with the way Vietnam responds to the epidemic

Mr. Ethan and Ms. Uyoa are two Irish tourists who entered Vietnam from Laos through Cau Treo Border Gate (Ha Tinh), and were quarantined for Covid-19 prevention at the Military Quarantine Area in Nghi An Commune, Vinh City from March 18, 2020. On their last day in the quarantine area, they wrote in the Guest Book:

Ms. Uyoa receives food rations from quarantine staff. Photo: Thanh Cuong

“Hi, we are from Ireland. We have been travelling through South East Asia for the past few months. Our journey ended in quarantine in Vinh City. Quarantine was not part of our original plan, nor was it something we anticipated.

However, we had a really comfortable time here. The entire staff at the quarantine area treated us very well and we were really impressed with the way Vietnam responded to the Covid-19 epidemic.

2 Irish touristsreally impressed with the way Vietnam responded to the Covid-19 epidemic

We look forward to the opportunity to return to Vietnam to explore more when the situation is more stable. Thank you very much.”

Thank you doctors and soldiers of Uncle Ho

Mr. Bui Xuan Hieu, born in 1957, residing in Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi City - who returned from Laos through Nam Can Border Gate (Nghe An), entered the Military Quarantine Area in Nghi An Commune, Vinh City on March 18, 2020 respectfully recorded:

“During the days of quarantine, we were arranged to have a spacious, clean and airy place to stay. Regarding food, we were guaranteed 3 meals a day, which I think is very good and ensures our health. Every day, Nghe An soldiers visited us for health check-ups, measured our body temperature, took our blood, tested our specimens... with a very caring, enthusiastic, thoughtful and responsible spirit. I think we are truly worthy of the title “Uncle Ho’s soldiers”.

During these days, the relationship between the soldiers and the quarantined people was very good, united and kind, nothing unfortunate happened. Although it was only a short time, it left me and the people with joy and emotion.

Through this, I and my fellow countrymen would like to express our deep gratitude to the Party and State for their attention, especially to the Nghe An Provincial Military Command. I wish you good health, happiness, and to always excellently complete all tasks assigned by the army and the Fatherland.

Mr. Ho Phi Hao in Hoang Mai town, returned to Vietnam from Laos via Cau Treo border gate, quarantined at the Military Quarantine Area since March 18, 2020, expressed:

Mr. Ho Phi Hao (Hoang Mai town) carefully wrote down lines of deep gratitude towards the Party, State, cadres, soldiers, and medical staff.

“I was taken to the quarantine area at the National Defense and Security Education Center with other people who entered the country on the same day. At first, I was really worried and I was not ready for this. But when the provincial leaders informed me that quarantine was important for me, my family and society at this time, I complied seriously.

Thank you to the leaders, staff, soldiers and medical team at the quarantine area for always caring for and asking about the health of those in quarantine every day."

Mr. Hoang Van Dong, Hung Thong commune, Hung Nguyen district, who has been quarantined at the military quarantine area since March 18, 2020, expressed:

Guestbook of Mr. Hoang Van Dong, Hung Thong commune, Hung Nguyen district.

“14 days of quarantine is not a long time but it is enough to leave me with many emotions. The quarantine area is like my second home, warm and cozy. All the officers and soldiers here are affectionate, taking care of every meal and sleep like family members. Only socialist Vietnam can do that.

I would like to sincerely thank the Party and Government for taking care of the people, especially the soldiers, doctors and nurses here. They are truly like fish and water, with one heart for the people.