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./.
VNA
