Manila Bulletin
DOTr: Suspension of int'l inbound flights gives time for processing of repatriates, decongestion of quarantine facilities
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has suspended international inbound flights to allow for the processing of repatriates and decongestion of quarantine facilities.
The government has been accommodating approximately 20,000 repatriates daily, overwhelming current quarantine capacities.
This temporary suspension aims to prevent a second wave of COVID-19 by managing the influx of international arrivals.
The measure also provides an opportunity for frontline agencies to enhance testing and screening protocols, and improve quarantine facilities.
The National Task Force Against COVID-19 initiated the suspension across all international airports to improve the processing of returning Filipinos.
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