Manila Bulletin
Cebu City may re-implement swab test for arriving NCR passengers
Cebu City is considering stricter travel protocols for passengers arriving from the National Capital Region (NCR) due to rising COVID-19 cases potentially driven by the Omicron variant.
Mayor Michael Rama stated that the city may re-implement the requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result for NCR arrivals.
While Cebu City has not yet recorded an Omicron case, the Mayor believes preventative measures are necessary.
Rama emphasized that full vaccination does not guarantee protection against the virus.
The new measures will be detailed in an upcoming Executive Order.
The Mayor hopes for a unified approach among Cebu City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue City, and the province of Cebu to combat the Omicron variant, potentially through an "One Island Approach" led by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.
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