Vietnam limits Ho Chi Minh City flights to curb new outbreak

Vietnam is suspending various domestic routes to and from Ho Chi Minh City to stem a recent Covid-19 spike in its capital. Flights between Ho Chi Minh City and the northern coastal city of Vinh have been suspended from 2 July until further notice following a request from Nghe An Province authorities, according to a 2 July circular by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). In a 3 July circular, the CAAV says it is proposing to suspend domestic connections between Ho Chi Minh City and central Vietnam’s Chu Lai and Phu Bai, starting 4 and 5 July, respectively. Furthermore, it proposes to suspend all flights to and from Tho Xuan in northern Vietnam from 4 July. For all flight suspensions, flights transporting medical staff and supplies will be considered by the CAAV upon the airlines’ request.<br/>