Manila Bulletin
Negros Occidental to impose COVID-19 swab test on fully vaxxed travelers
Negros Occidental will require all inbound travelers to present a negative RT-PCR test result, regardless of their vaccination status, starting January 9.
This new requirement is mandated by Executive Order (EO) 21-61-A issued by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson to prevent a potential surge in Covid-19 cases.
Previously, fully vaccinated individuals only needed to show their vaccination card and an S-PaSS document to enter the province.
Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated travelers were the only ones previously required to have a negative RT-PCR test result.
From January 7 to 9, the Provincial Health Office will provide rapid antigen testing for arriving passengers at airports and seaports.
Governor Lacson also ordered a reduction in the frequency of flights from areas designated under Alert Level 3.
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