Helicopter carrying COVID-19 vaccine to Con Dao island

Helicopter Mi-172 lands at Con Dao airport (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – The on
August 1 deployed a Mi-172 helicopter carrying vaccines and
medical equipment and supplies from Vung Tau airport to Con Dao island district
in the southern province of .

This is the third time the company has transported COVID-19
vaccines to the island district. The flight fulfilled the requirements of the plan,
and ensured safety in all aspects.

This time, nearly 1,500 residents on Con Dao island will get vaccine jabs from August 2-11.

The district is striving to have 70 percent of its residents
vaccinated against COVID-19 to achieve community herd.

To date, has recorded no COVID-19 infections./.