Guides show tourists fear of coronavirus in Chinatown are untrue

CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Guides took tourists through Chinatown on Friday in celebration of International Tourist Guide Day.

The tour was designed to show that any fears about the coronavirus in Chinatown are misplaced and untrue.

Guides took tourists through Chinatown on Friday in celebration of International Tourist Guide Day.

Fear of the virus has negatively impacted restaurants and businesses in the area.

Tourists are encouraged to continue to dine and shop in Chinatown establishments.

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