Phuket sets up coronavirus response center (Cre: VOV).

The center was set up because Phuket is a popular tourist destination for international visitors. The center will be delivering briefings and updates, to members of the media and the general public, regarding the latest developments in the novel coronavirus situation, in order to raise confidence among villagers and tourists.

The Governor of Phuket, Pakkapong Tawipat, said the province has activated prevention measures against an outbreak since 5 January, asking the general public to verify online information before sharing it, and to refer to information from official sources to prevent unnecessary panic caused by misinformation.

The provincial public health office and local hospitals have deployed 33 healthcare officials, stationed at Phuket International Airport 24 hours a day, to screen arriving passengers. Any passengers found with a body temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or higher will be interviewed and sent to hospital.

Cre: VOV
Nguyen Mai Huong-COMM