Myanmar has asked tour operators and guides to temporarily suspend services for Chinese visitors to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Bloomberg reported.

In addition, hotels have to report any guests with suspect symptoms immediately, Aung Aye Han, the Deputy Director-General of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, said in an interview.

Regional tourism is wilting amid travel curbs to restrict the spread the deadly virus that originated in China. Myanmar, increasingly reliant on Chinese visitors, still expects to hit its target of attracting 5 million tourists in 2020.