Phu Yen, Quang Nam temporarily shut down tourist destinations from July 29

The People’s Committees of Phu Yen and Quang Nam decides to temporarily shut down tourist attractions from July 29 in a bid to protect health for local residents and visitors amid complex developments of COVID-19.

The local Departments of Health were tasked to promptly launch measures in coping with COVID-19 and other diseases such as diphtheria and dengue fever. 

Police force in Phu Yen Province is joining hands with relevant agencies to control the number of visitors and entrants into the locality as well as strictly handle illegal entrants as regulated. 

Transport enterprises, contract cars and taxis in Phu Yen Province are required to temporarily stop carrying passengers to Da Nang City. 

From July 29, festivals, religious ceremonies, sports and other events that gather a large number of people are banned. "Non-essential" businesses including entertainment facilities, beauty salons, massage and karaoke parlors, and bars are closed.

In Da Nang City, Da Nang International Airport has temporarily halted operation from July 28. 

By Thuy Dung