MANILA, Philippines — Malacaang is convinced it is time to consider a temporary ban on travelers from the United Kingdom amid reports of a new coronavirus strain that is believed to be more infectious.
In a televised Palace press briefing Tuesday, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said they will ask the Department of Transportation (DOTr) regarding its position on the proposed travel ban.
“Panahon na para ikonsidera iyang temporary travel ban sa UK. Bagamat (dapat) pakinggan din po natin ang sinabi ng WHO (World Health Organization) na hindi naman dapat ikabahala iyan dahil ganyan talaga iyong progression ng mga viruses. Pero dapat mag-ingat pa rin,” Roque said.
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