Manila Bulletin
PH extends ban on travelers from India, six other countries until June 30
The Philippine government has extended the travel ban on individuals coming from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, and Oman until June 30.
The travel restrictions will be in effect from June 16 to June 30, 2021.
The initial travel ban on India was imposed in April due to rising COVID-19 cases and fatalities there.
The Delta variant of concern was first detected in India.
The ban was expanded in May to include Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Oman and the United Arab Emirates were added to the travel ban on May 16 to prevent the entry of the Delta variant into the Philippines.
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