Vietnam: Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Quang Ninh Province closed as of Jan. 28 for COVID-19 disinfection

Event

Authorities have closed Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Quang Ninh Province, northeastern Vietnam, since the morning of Jan. 28. The policy is to facilitate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disinfection measures after officials announced a VDO employee had tested positive for COVID-19. The airport will likely remain closed through at least Jan. 29. Authorities have diverted VDO flights to nearby airports.

Tight security measures are likely at and around VDO. Localized ground transport disruptions may occur due to the security measures.

VDO is around 81 km (50 miles) east-northeast of Hai Phong.

Advice

Confirm flights to and from VDO through at least Jan. 29. Heed all official security and transport advisories.