Manila Bulletin
Repatriation for Filipinos on cruise ship moved to next week - DOH
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. ordered the repatriation of Filipinos from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Yokohama, Japan.
The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has tentatively scheduled the repatriation of Filipinos for early next week.
This adjustment is to allow Japanese health authorities to complete laboratory testing and comply with quarantine protocols.
The repatriation was originally scheduled for Sunday, February 23, but has been moved to allow for further testing.
The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo is coordinating with Japanese health and foreign ministries for the repatriation.
Around 400 to 480 Filipinos on board have requested repatriation assistance.
Those who manifest COVID-19 symptoms will not be repatriated.
Upon arrival at Clark Air Base, repatriates will undergo a 14-day quarantine at the Athletes' Village in New Clark City.
As of February 21, 41 Filipinos on the ship have tested positive for COVID-19 and are undergoing treatment in Tokyo.
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