Wuhan virus: Travel agencies taking precautions for China tours

Chinese tourists wear masks as they arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Jan 22, 2020. PHOTO: REUTERS
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Travel agents are bracing themselves for trip cancellations to China because of the escalating outbreak of pneumonia and taking precautionary measures with groups that are continuing with their plans.

Dynasty Travel, for instance, is providing face masks to its travellers and advising them not to visit seafood and wet markets with live animals. It is also making sure that there is no raw or uncooked meat in meal plans for its tour groups in China.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 23, 2020, with the headline Wuhan virus: Travel agencies taking precautions for China tours. Subscribe