IATF-EID approves uniform travel protocols

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved uniform travel protocols for all local government units (LGUs).

Under the new protocols, travelers will no longer be required to undergo COVID-19 testing unless specifically requested by the LGU prior to their trip, and only RT-PCR tests will be accepted.

Quarantine measures will also be lifted for travelers unless they display symptoms upon arrival at their destination.

Travel authorities and health certificates will no longer be required for travel.

However, the OCTA Research group expressed concern over the uniform travel protocols, suggesting that some areas still struggle with their COVID-19 fight and calling for stricter border controls.

Authorities will continue to enforce strict minimum public health standards, including physical distancing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and the wearing of face masks and shields.

Clinical and exposure assessments will be implemented at all ports of entry and exit, with mandatory health assessments by medical doctors upon entry and exit.