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NegOcc won’t require RT-PCR test from travelers within W. Visayas
Starting March 15, travelers arriving in Negros Occidental will no longer be required to undergo mandatory swab tests or quarantine, aligning with national Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) guidelines.
While a negative RT-PCR test result obtained within 72 hours is generally required for travelers, Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson announced an exception for those residing within Western Visayas.
Travelers from outside Western Visayas must also secure an S-Pass permit and download the StaySafe.PH application.
These updated protocols are in compliance with IATF Resolution 101 and the Western Visayas Regional IATF and Regional Task Force's joint resolution.
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