Vietnam suspends tours to Ebola outbreak areas
(VOVworld) – The World Health Organization has declared a state of emergency over the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism is urging international travel agencies to halt tours to Ebola outbreak areas like Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria.
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| Arrivals at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi wait as officials check their health declaration amid Ebola scare. (Photo: Duong Ngoc) |
The Administration called on all agencies to protect their clients’ health and provide tourists with full information about ways to prevent an Ebola infection recommended by the Ministry of Health. So far, there have been nearly 1,800 Ebola cases reported and the death toll has risen to 960 worldwide.