Individual case safety report

Hanoi (VNA) - 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. In addition, agencies are requested to keep track of the health and itineraries of visitors so prompt reports can be made for any suspected cases of the virus. Speaking at a press conference held by the Hanoi Party Committee, deputy director of the municipal Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu demanded that tourism agencies take steps to prevent the epidemic from tourists and employees working in hotels, tourism destinations, vehicles, restaurants, recreation centres and offices. The prevention measures include spraying antiseptic, distributing free masks, placing antiseptic solution in public places and reception areas, reminding tourists and employees to wear masks and … [Read more...] about Hanoi ensures tourist safety amid coronavirus

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The groups with collaborate with local authorities and travel agencies to get hold of the situation. Simultaneously, they will collect feedback about difficulties of tourism enterprises and proposals by local authorities, from which the administration will issue solutions and proposals to the Government to deal with such difficulties and boost the tourism sector after the epidemic ends. … [Read more...] about Vietnam ensures tourist safety amid coronavirus

Test results of 74 suspect cases have shown that they are negative for the deadly virus. This is the second consecutive day Hanoi has reported no addition fresh infection case of Covid-19. They were discharged after twice testing negative for the virus. … [Read more...] about Hanoi has no more fresh infection case of Covid-19

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