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Iloilo gov’t to monitor travelers from South Korea due to coronavirus scare
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. ordered the monitoring of travelers from South Korea due to the COVID-19 outbreak, issuing Executive Order 28-A.
Travelers from South Korea will be assessed using the COVID-19 Decision Tool and may be classified as persons under monitoring (PUMs) or persons under investigation (PUIs), potentially leading to quarantine.
The order aims to strengthen quarantine procedures and prevention measures against COVID-19, aligning with Department of Health (DOH) protocols.
This action follows the significant surge in COVID-19 cases in South Korea, which reached 1,146 with 12 deaths and 22 recoveries as of Wednesday.
The Philippine government has temporarily banned Filipino travelers from South Korea and restricted entry from North Gyeongsang province, the virus epicenter.
The governor emphasized the need for strict implementation of these safeguards to protect the province and the country.
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