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PH eyes repatriation of Filipinos in Macau amid coronavirus scare
The Department of Health (DOH) has stated that Filipinos repatriated from Macau and South Korea will not need a 14-day quarantine at New Clark City, instead undergoing home-based quarantine.
This decision is based on the belief that the risk level for those coming from Macau and South Korea is lower compared to those previously repatriated from Wuhan and the Japanese cruise ship.
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases is currently discussing strategies for the safe repatriation of Filipinos from Macau.
Approximately 4,000 Filipino factory workers are located in Daegu City, South Korea, where there are a high number of reported COVID-19 cases.
Filipinos who were repatriated from Wuhan earlier this month completed a 14-day quarantine at New Clark City before being allowed to return home.
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