Foreign tourists make medical declarations in Hoa Lu district, the northern province of Ninh Binh (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Severalprovinces and cities across the country have temporarily closed tourist sitesto prevent the spread of the acute respiratory disease caused by the novelcoronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19).
The northern province of ThaiBinh on March 16 decided to close five relic sites, including Dong Bang Temple,A Sao Temple, Keo Pagoda, Tran Temple and Tien La Temple. All are famous sitesin the province which attract a large number of tourists.
By 9:00 on March 16, Thai Binhhad 62 people suspected of having the virus. They are under quarantine and in astable condition, according to the provincial Department of Health.
Meanwhile, Director of the Departmentof Tourism of the south central province of Binh Dinh Nguyen Van Dung said on March16 evening that the provincial People’s Committee had sent an urgent letter toorganisations in the province, calling on them to stop admitting tourists tomajor attractions.
The suspension started on March17 until the province receives new orders.
Binh Dinh has so far recordedno COVID-19 patients.
The southern province of KienGiang stopped receiving international tourists and domestic tourists from areaswith the pandemic from 7am on March 17.
Restaurants and shops mustimplement preventive measures.
The province has one COVID-19patient, who was the 54th patient in Vietnam. The Latvian patient came toPhu Quoc Island and is now under treatment at the HCM City Hospital forTropical Diseases.
All people in contact with the patientshave been quarantined./.
VNA
