In the tense atmosphere when the pneumonia epidemic caused by the new strain of coronavirus is breaking out, the Quang Nam government has quickly implemented the free distribution of medical masks to all tourists coming to Hoi An. This is a positive and extremely urgent move in this very sensitive period.
At the ticket counter next to the Hoi An Culture, Sports and Radio and Television Center on the afternoon of the 5th day of Tet, a Korean tourist, after paying for 4 entrance tickets, received 4 medical masks from the ticket seller.
"We were very happy to receive medical masks to prevent the epidemic. Because we were not familiar with the roads, we tried to find a place to buy them since the previous afternoon but still could not find a place to buy them," said the Korean female tourist.
Ms. Truong Thi Ngoc Cam - Director of the Center said that to support visitors, starting from the morning of the 4th day of Tet, the government has arranged 11 points to distribute medical masks to staff on duty and tourists at 11 ticket counters and tourist attractions in the old town. When visitors come to buy tickets to visit, the staff will distribute tickets and place boxes of medical masks next to them, and visitors in need will be given free masks.
To proactively control the epidemic, Hoi An City People's Committee has established a mobile emergency team, requiring medical units to arrange staff to monitor the epidemic situation 24/7 to be ready to support and provide emergency aid when a situation occurs.
"We also organize campaigns and propaganda for tourism businesses to welcome Chinese guests like all other guests, with kindness and without discrimination because of the good image of Hoi An" - Ms. Truong Thi Ngoc Cam said.
On average, every day during the Lunar New Year 2020, Hoi An welcomes 5,000 - 7,000 visitors.
The Quang Nam Department of Health has also requested units to coordinate and direct the management of tourists, especially those coming from epidemic areas. Accordingly, accommodation establishments are reminded that guests must go to designated hospitals when having suspected symptoms for examination and treatment.
"Most importantly, the best solution is how to control tourists coming to Quang Nam, staying in Quang Nam, especially tourists from epidemic areas, especially China" - Director of Quang Nam Provincial Department of Health Nguyen Van Hai said.
