Manila Bulletin
Pinoys in China ‘stable’ despite Covid-19 surge, envoy says
Philippine Ambassador to Beijing Jaime FlorCruz stated that Filipinos in China are in a stable situation despite the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Ambassador FlorCruz mentioned that he has not received any reports of Filipinos experiencing severe COVID-19 infections.
Many Filipinos in China have already returned to their work, and those in Shanghai are reportedly recovering well after contracting the virus.
The ambassador emphasized the need for risk mitigation without resorting to discriminatory practices regarding border controls.
The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has not seen a need for stricter travel restrictions from China and is maintaining heightened surveillance on arriving travelers.
China is currently facing a significant increase in COVID-19 infections following the easing of its stringent COVID restrictions in December.
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