MANILA, Philippines — Travelers from the United Kingdom who will arrive before the temporary travel ban takes effect in the Philippines will have to undergo quarantine in New Clark City, Tarlac even if they test negative for COVID-19, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said this in the Kapihan sa Manila Bay online forum after Malacaang announced earlier in the day that flights from the UK to the Philippines are suspended starting December 24 to 31 amid reports of a new coronavirus strain believed to be more infectious.
“We will only allow the entry of passengers who are already in transit to the country, provided that they arrive b…
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