Localities temporarily shut tourist sites to curb coronavirus spread
The central coastal province of Phu Yen has become the latest locality to suspend sightseeing activities at local relic sites and landscapes, starting from March 13, a move driven by the complex developments of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Xep beach, a tourist destination in Phu Yen province (Photo: VNA)
Phu Yen (VNA) – The central coastal province of PhuYen has become the latest locality to suspend sightseeing activities at localrelic sites and landscapes, starting from March 13, a move driven by thecomplex developments of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The People’s Committee also asked the provincialDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism to increase instructions andexaminations of disease prevention and control measures at accommodationfacilities and restaurants.
As of March 13 morning, Phu Yen hadn’t recordedany cases of SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Director of the provincial Health DepartmentNguyen Thi Mong Ngoc said the local health sector is monitoring 164 foreignersand people at high risk of infection.
Meanwhile, the Mekong Delta province of TienGiang also decided to halt the reception of foreign visitors to local touristattractions from 1pm on March 12.
In particular, it suspended receiving foreigntravellers, as well as ships, boats and road vehicles carrying foreigntourists, at coach stations, the port of My Tho city, places of interests andaccommodation establishments.
Earlier, the northern province of NinhBinh decided to close all local tourist destinations starting from 6am onMarch 13 in order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Quang Ninh, another northern province, alsosuspended overnight stay services on cruise liners and tours to Ha LongBay, Bai Tu Long Bay, islands in Co To and Van Don, and relic sites.
Relic sites and tourist attractions in thecapital city of Hanoi have also been closed for disinfection.
As of late March 12, Vietnam had confirmed 44infection cases, 16 of them have fully recovered./.
Tourism agencies based in Hanoi have been asked to cancel tours to areas affected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and refuse tourists from those zones. The request is one measure taken by municipal authorities to ensure the safety of tourists during the epidemic.
The northeastern province of Quang Ninh has decided to suspend overnight stay service on cruise liners and tours of its Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, islands in Co To and Van Don, and relic sites amid the complicated development of acute respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) outbreak.
Historical relic sites and tourist attractions in the capital city of Hanoi have been closed for disinfectant measures amid fears of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Hoi An city, a world heritage site, in the central province of Quang Nam will stop selling tickets for tours of its ancient and pedestrian streets starting from March 12 in an effort to prevent the SARS-CoV-2 from spreading.
The northern province of Ninh Binh has decided to close all local tourist destinations as from 6:00 am on March 13 in order to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) to coordinate with other ministries, agencies and localities to effectively implement policies and directives from the Party, Government, and Prime Minister on tourism development.
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Xep beach, a tourist destination in Phu Yen province (Photo: VNA) 
