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DOH to Cebu provincial gov't: Follow health protocols set by IATF for inbound passengers
The Department of Health (DOH) and officials from Cebu province will meet to resolve discrepancies regarding COVID-19 testing protocols for arriving travelers.
DOH Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire confirmed the upcoming dialogue, emphasizing that the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) directives must be strictly followed nationwide.
The core issue is Cebu's practice of testing travelers immediately upon arrival, which differs from the national IATF protocol mandating testing seven days after arrival.
President Rodrigo Duterte had previously ordered Cebu to adhere to the national government's established COVID-19 protocols for incoming individuals.
The meeting aims to bring clarity and ensure uniform implementation of testing procedures across all national borders.
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