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Russia seeks information on flu reports among tourists in Vietnam
Russia’s consumer safety agency is seeking details after reports that Russian tourists in Nha Trang, Vietnam, have caught flu.
The agency asked Russia’s tour operators’ association for information and prepared a formal request to Vietnam’s health ministry about the local health situation.
Tourists reportedly described high fever, a runny nose, a severe cough and headaches.
The agency urged travellers to wash their hands and avoid crowded places and close contact with people who appear ill.
Anyone who develops symptoms should contact a doctor and, if symptoms begin after returning to Russia, mention the recent trip.
Officials are seeking information to assess the situation, but no further findings or next steps were given.
Russia’s consumer safety watchdog requested information about reports of Russian tourists falling ill with flu in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
The agency asked the Association of Tour Operators of Russia for information and prepared an official letter to Vietnam’s Ministry of Health.
The tourists reportedly had high fevers, runny noses, severe coughs and headaches.
The watchdog advised travelers to wash their hands regularly, avoid crowds and close contact with sick people, and seek medical care if symptoms develop.
It said travelers who develop symptoms after returning to Russia should tell their doctor about their recent trip.
- Who
- Russia’s consumer safety watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, requested information; the reports concern Russian tourists.
- What
- The agency sought information about reports of flu among Russian tourists and asked about the epidemiological situation.
- When
- The article was published on 7 November 2026.
- Where
- Nha Trang, Vietnam.
- Why
- Media reports described Russian tourists becoming ill with flu.
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Rospotrebnadzor said it had asked Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Association of Tour Operators of Russia for information after reports of Coxsackie virus illness at a hotel in Vietnam.
Rospotrebnadzor reported requesting information after media reports of flu among Russian tourists in Nha Trang.
- Agency
- Rospotrebnadzor
- Location
- Nha Trang, Vietnam
- Information requested from
- Association of Tour Operators of Russia and Vietnam’s Ministry of Health
- Reported symptoms
- High fever, runny nose, severe cough and headache
- Publication date
- 7 November 2026