Philippine News Agency
Over 2.4K OFWs, LSIs return to NegOcc since March 30
A total of 2,408 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have returned to Negros Occidental from March 30 to June 11.
These arrivals comprised 1,459 LSIs and 949 OFWs.
From June 9 to 11, sweeper flights organized by the provincial government brought home 84 individuals on Tuesday, 120 on Wednesday, and 155 on Thursday.
The provincial government plans to request continued airport operations for sweeper flights beyond June 15 and to allow those with commercial flight tickets to use sweeper flights.
Returning residents are required to secure medical certificates and travel authority, and undergo RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 upon arrival, following local health protocols.
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