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PH again extends ban on travelers from India, 6 other countries until July 15
The Philippines has extended its travel ban on travelers originating from the United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Oman, Nepal, and Bangladesh until July 15 to prevent the entry of the more transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced the extension, noting that the travel ban was originally set to expire on June 30.
The Delta variant, first detected in India, is known to be 60% more transmissible than other strains of the virus.
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) stranded in these countries have appealed for government assistance to return home, but repatriation flights are limited.
The government currently allows only a limited number of returning Filipinos daily due to constraints in quarantine facilities.
Roque apologized to affected Filipinos, emphasizing the necessity of the travel ban to curb the transmission of the Delta variant within the Philippines.
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