Manila Bulletin
Stranded Filipinos in South Africa told to 'keep calm' and contact PH Embassy
Filipinos in South Africa are urged to remain calm and contact the Philippine Embassy following the country's temporary ban on travelers from South Africa due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
The Philippine Embassy in Pretoria is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation in South Africa.
Stranded Filipinos are advised to coordinate with their agencies, employers, and travel agents for flight rescheduling and visa extensions.
Those who have not yet reported their situation to the Embassy are asked to contact them immediately via phone or email.
The embassy assures it is prepared to offer assistance and support to stranded Filipinos in the region.
Filipinos in South Africa are encouraged to maintain COVID-19 protocols during this uncertain period.
The embassy will continue to release updates and information regarding the situation.
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Approximately 140 Filipinos are stranded in Europe due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant, which led to travel restrictions.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has located five more travelers who arrived from South Africa, leaving only two individuals yet to be found.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is still trying to locate 182 travelers from South Africa who arrived in the Philippines between November 15 and 29.
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Authorities have located one of the eight travelers who recently arrived from South Africa, but seven remain unlocated.
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The Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) reported that most travelers who arrived in the Philippines from Omicron-affected countries like South Africa, Burkina Faso, and Egypt are currently under quarantine and have not shown any COVID-19 symptoms so far.
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