MANILA, Philippines — The Philipines will temporarily ban the entry of travelers, whether foreigners or Filipinos, from abroad — except returning overseas Filipino workers — starting March 20, the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 said on Tuesday night.
The temporary ban was based on the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the country, according to a document posted on the Facebook page of the Department of Health (DOH).
The ban would start at 12:01 a.m. on March 20, a Saturday, and end on April 19. Also, the number of inbound passengers before the suspension takes effect will be limited to only 1,500 per day.
On Monday, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said…
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