Manila Bulletin
DOH to recommend not to require COVID-19 test for Filipinos vaccinated abroad
The Department of Health (DOH) is recommending that Filipinos fully vaccinated abroad not undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival in the Philippines.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that this recommendation is still being finalized due to the need for verification of vaccination status or vaccination cards.
If approved, this would align with the current policy for those vaccinated in the Philippines, who are subject to a shortened quarantine period and testing only if symptoms appear.
Vergeire noted that an effective quarantine period of seven days is proposed for unvaccinated travelers arriving from abroad.
Health experts believe that robust quarantine measures are sufficient to manage risks without mandatory testing for arriving travelers.
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