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With an increasing number of people returning to the nation from COVID-19 hit areas, authorities have set up several new isolation areas to meet the demand, with student dormitories being suitable to use for this purpose.

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Three 20-storey buildings at the My Dinh II dormitory complex in Hanoi have been selected to be used as quarantine areas.

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As a result of this, thousands of students must leave their place of residence in order for quarantined arrivals to move in.

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All personal belongings are taken out of the accommodation on March 20.

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A student takes his belongings on a motorbike to his new residence.

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Due to the need for their stay, several students have already left, with many renting a new house several days ago.

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Student Le Oanh says she is willing to join in the community efforts to fight the COVID-19 epidemic.

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Many students begin to feel tired after carrying lots of personal belongings.

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Students move items out of the first floor together.

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Hanoi is ready to take on the fourth stage of the COVID-19 fight after an estimated 1,000 cases have been tested positive for the virus. As a result, the capital has set up fresh isolation areas throughout the city that are capable of accommodating thousands of people in quarantine.

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Another quarantine area is set to take shape at the Thanh An vocational training centre in Thanh Tri district which can receive 500 people.

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Without support from relatives, many students have to carry their belongings themselves.

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Hanoians, especially those who are above 60 years-old, are warned not to go out and limit their use of public transport in a bid to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19.

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Police forces operating in the districts of Hoang Mai and Nam Tu Liem in Hanoi have already been planning measures aimed at ensuring the safety of those arriving from COVID-hit areas.

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With over 3,000 students moving out of the dormitories, local shops have been forced to halt operations.

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The Hanoi Vocational College of High Technology in Nam Tu Liem district is to be one of the three new isolation areas capable of receiving 800 people in total.

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The area is thoroughly cleaned before receiving people in quarantine.

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New heaters are also brought to the facility to support new arrivals.

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The Phap Van-Tu Hiep housing area for students in Hoang Mai district prepares to welcome people who are returning from COVID-hit areas.

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From March 19 the area has been set up to serve those placed into isolation.

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