Manila Bulletin
DOTr orders vigilance in all ports to stop nCoV
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade urged vigilance in all ports of entry to stop the entry of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has ordered heightened screening measures at all international airports it manages.
CAAP has reactivated communicable disease preparedness procedures in all CAAP-operated airports, especially in international gateways such as Puerto Princesa, General Santos, Zamboanga, Davao, Kalibo, Laoag, and Iloilo.
Airport and port personnel are advised to exercise extreme vigilance in handling passenger arrivals to strictly monitor those who are possibly infected by the virus.
Public advisories informing about coronavirus infections and the strict monitoring of suspected passengers are being enforced nationwide.
Royal Air has manifested its intention to suspend its Wuhan flights until the coronavirus is contained and managed.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Philippine Coast Guard have also implemented strict passenger screening and safety measures in maritime and land transportation hubs.
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is intensifying its inspection of foreign vessels entering the country to prevent the entry of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
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The Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) is implementing stricter precautionary measures against the novel coronavirus.
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The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has indefinitely suspended all airline operations between Wuhan, China, and any destination in the Philippines as a precaution against the novel coronavirus.
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The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has advised Filipinos working or residing in Singapore, South Korea, and Macau to follow the precautionary measures issued by their respective local health authorities against the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has temporarily suspended the issuance of Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) for Chinese nationals.
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