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Philippines bans foreigners from countries with local transmission of COVID-19
President Duterte has announced a travel ban on individuals coming from countries experiencing localized COVID-19 transmissions, with exceptions for Filipino citizens and certain visa holders.
This measure is part of a broader effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines.
A month-long community quarantine has also been imposed on Metro Manila.
The travel ban includes exceptions for Filipino citizens, their foreign spouses and children, permanent resident visa holders, and those with 9(e) diplomat visas.
The travel ban to mainland China has been lifted for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), with the exception of Hubei Province, provided they acknowledge the risks involved and receive a health advisory.
The government emphasizes that these measures are intended to slow down and halt the further spread of COVID-19.
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