Every morning, the soldiers would bring drinking water, food, daily necessities, etc., up the stair to each room on the 5^th floor. Each floor has 11 rooms, accommodating 3-8 people. Anyone can imagine how strenuous it is. But despite the hard work, they always put on a smiling face, very enthusiastic and thoughtful. (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tang Quang/ Bao moi)

By lunch time, the soldiers once again step up the stairs, but this time with lunch sets on hands. They would patiently wait for every’s choice, and would carefully jot down if someone is allergic and take care of them wholeheartedly. Some soldiers even save their lunch portion for others “lest they feel hungry and could get rid of the virus”. (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tang Quang/ Bao moi)

They keep cleaning up once done with the food distributing thing. I’ve never seen them complaining even though they work pretty hard, plus it’s very hot during this time in Sai Gon. They even give us their phone number in case we need them. Everyone in the quarantine zone loves them. (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tang Quang/ Bao moi)

What’s more, they’re very warm and thoughtful. They knock on every door, surprising us with presents and say thank as our terminal days in the place draw near. Each room got two boxes of chocolates yesterday, and today, each of us is given a hand-made keychain in zodiac shape. I was totally taken aback as they remember my zodiac sign and gave me the exact one. (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tang Quang/ Bao moi)

Rubbish collection at dawn. There are like “mountains of rubbish”, especially around the 5-story buildings, but the soldiers finish in just a blink of an eye. (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tang Quang/ Bao moi)

Doctors would go and check each inmate two times a day. (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tang Quang/ Bao moi)

People would normally check their phone or surf the web in the evening (Photo courtesy of Nguyen Tang Quang/ Bao moi)