The Philippines is easing its COVID-19 restrictions in the country. Fully vaccinated foreign travelers arriving in the country will no longer be required to undergo facility-based quarantine. International travelers arriving in the country from green or low-risk locations will only need a negative Covid-19 test report within 72 hours of their departure.
one in Press release By Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jamie Morante, some of the countries and territories that fall under the Green category include China, Bhutan, Hungary, New Zealand, North Korea. Grenada, Papua New Guinea, Serbia and Slovenia are countries from where travelers will face temporary travel restrictions. All other countries and territories that are not listed in the green category except the last four were classified as low risk.
The Philippines has also eased restrictions within the country to allow business operations to run more smoothly. Major areas of the country are now being opened. Posted in according to port bloombergPresidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement that Metro Manila – one of the country’s critical financial hubs – “will move into a loser Alert 3 from October 16 to 31.”
The city has also allowed many businesses to operate at full capacity. Based on previous government orders, public places that are indoors such as spas, casinos and other indoor tourist attractions are allowed to operate at 30% capacity. Quarantine rules have also been relaxed for other cities and regions. Apart from foreign travelers, travel restrictions have also been eased for locals.
22% of adults have already been fully vaccinated, with the vaccination campaign open to all adults in the country. The vaccination program for children will also start from this week.
Bloomberg’s Covid resilience Category The Philippines was ranked last among 53 countries published last month. The situation has now improved as the country has been reporting below 9,000 cases since the past days.
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