Manila Bulletin
Filipino seafarers arriving from China banned from disembarking amid nCoV threat
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has implemented a ban on ship crews who have recently docked in any Chinese port from disembarking in the Philippines to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
This directive applies to all PPA-controlled ports across the country.
In addition to barring crews, the PPA has also temporarily suspended visits by relatives and support personnel to seafarers on board vessels.
The PPA will deploy teams to monitor all personnel, crew, and passengers at its ports to ensure the strict enforcement of these measures.
The PPA is also coordinating with other transportation agencies and ship agents to issue similar directives within their respective areas of responsibility.
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