February 01, 2020: The government of Vietnam and its tourism sector are taking measures to contribute to curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus and limiting the impact of the virus.
The Prime Minister has established a national steering committee for corona epidemic prevention and control along with 45 rapid response teams. All border gates have been put under strict monitoring, and all suspected cases are being isolated and treated in hospitals.
The country has announced it will halt visa processing and the entrance of tourists to Vietnam from areas in China with confirmed outbreaks of the virus, as well as restrict the movement of Chinese visitors already in the country. Meanwhile, two Chinese citizens infected with the virus had been cured in Vietnam and the situation is well controlled.
In addition, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has established 45 Emergency Response Teams to combat infections of nCoV. These teams are tasked to respond quickly to any reports of the virus and provide professional support to hospitals that are caring for individuals with nCoV infections.
Travelers are advised to report to the Ministry of Health by calling 19003228 if they have visited outbreak areas in the last 14 days, are experiencing flu symptoms and have a compromised immune system.
(Source: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism)