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Ilocos Norte resumes COVID-19 testing, tightens rules on internal movement
Ilocos Norte has reimposed COVID-19 testing requirements for all individuals entering the province to protect against the Omicron variant.
All entrants must undergo an antigen test upon arrival or present a negative RT-PCR test taken within 60 hours or a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours.
The provincial government will shoulder the cost of border testing for residents and registered tourists staying for at least two nights.
Exemptions are provided for fully vaccinated Ilocos Norte residents returning within 72 hours, provided they show no COVID-19 symptoms.
The province has also capped indoor and outdoor venue capacities at 30% and 50%, respectively, and requires prior approval for events.
Event attendees and staff must be fully vaccinated, private gatherings are banned, and establishments must check vaccination status before entry.
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