MANILA, Philippines — Several senators urged the government Tuesday to impose a travel ban on individuals from Europe amid reports of a new coronavirus strain in the United Kingdom (UK).
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said that the Department of Health (DOH) should impose the travel ban “immediately” and “act decisively in the interest of the Filipino people.”
“DOH should not procrastinate. Recall that in February, DOH, concerned that it will displease China, refused to ban incoming passengers from China. Result: deadly transmission from Wuhan visitors of the dreaded Covid virus,” Drilon said in a text message.
Meanwhile, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto also b…
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