“Faith and positive attitude will be our main weapons to fight the epidemic,” a resident said.

The majority of isolated people are students and workers coming back from Europe, the epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak outside China.

In response to the prime minister's request, a number of tough measures have been taken in different localities.

Hanoi's leaders have repeatedly emphasized the importance of social distancing in the fight against the pandemic.

People subject to isolation at army-run quarantine facilities would have to pay VND80,000 (US$3.47) for meals and VND40,000 (US$1.73) for other services per day.