Nha Trang city (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) – More than 80
cases in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa suspected of having
the acute respiratory disease caused by a novel () have
tested negative for the virus, according to a local .
Deputy director of the provincial health
department Nguyen Dinh Thoan said these cases had been quarantined and
monitored since January 9.
As of February 17, all tested negative for the
virus, he said, adding that no cases are quarantined at present.
Earlier, the province recorded one case testing
positive for the virus. The patient had been successfully treated and discharged
from hospital on February 4.
Currently, all the tourist sites in Khanh Hoa
are still open to visitors.
The tourism sector is intensifying measures to
prevent the disease and ensure safety for vacationers.
In 2020, Khanh Hoa strives to welcome over 7.3
million visitors, up 5.14 percent year-on-year, including 3.9 million
foreigners, up 9.55 percent./.
Source: VietnamPlus
