In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers

Over 3,200 constituencies including inmates, the police force and provincial military command cast their ballots at Bac Ninh quarantine center early Saturday
May 23, 2021 | 10:57
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In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
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A total of 181 constituencies, including the police, military, medical personnel, volunteers and those under centralized isolation made an early vote at constituency No. 8 of Trang Ha ward in Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
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All constituencies must make health declarations before entering the voting area.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
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Medical staff checking constituencies' body temperature.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
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Ballot boxes were disinfected ahead of election day.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
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Voters choose their candidates, inside the quarantine center.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
(Photo: VTC News)

At constituency No. 8, there are over 100 suspected coronavirus patients under centralized quarantine. An extra ballot box was used for these individuals.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
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The National Election Council had earlier agreed that Bac Ninh could hold the election a day earlier than planned in certain affiliated localities due to Covid-19 concerns.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
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Early voting has also been permitted in a number of constituencies in a total of 16 cities and provinces so far: Hai Phong and Can Tho cities and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Dinh, Ca Mau, Dak Nong, Hau Giang, Kien Giang, Khanh Hoa, Quang Nam, Quang Binh, Nghe An, Kon Tum, Dak Lak, Bac Lieu, and Bac Ninh provinces.

In photos: Early voting in Covid-19 quarantine centers
(Photo: VTC News)

The elections of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and all-level People’s Councils for the 2021-2026 tenure are slated for May 23.

Nearly 69.2 million voters nationwide will select 500 deputies to the 15th NA from 866 candidates, and 3,727 out of 6,201 candidates will be voted on to provincial-level People’s Councils. The elections for People’s Councils at the district and commune levels will also be held.

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