Manila Bulletin
PH's border control measures remain 'sufficient’—DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) sees no need for additional COVID-19 restrictions for travelers coming from China, citing a lack of scientific evidence.
Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that decisions on travel restrictions should consider the global interaction of populations, not solely the situation in one country.
Vergeire emphasized that the DOH's stance is based on current scientific evidence and data, and that experts were consulted.
The DOH is currently implementing enhanced surveillance for all travelers entering the Philippines.
Eight unvaccinated Filipinos who arrived from China and tested positive for COVID-19 are exhibiting mild symptoms and are currently in isolation.
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