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Sulu seeks IATF help in talks regarding repatriation of Pinoys from Sabah
Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan requested the national government's assistance, particularly from the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF), to help negotiate with the Malaysian government for the suspension of Filipino repatriates from Sabah.
This request comes after the detection of a new COVID-19 variant, "A701B" mutation, in Sabah, although its infectiousness compared to the usual variant remains uncertain.
Tan emphasized the need for the IATF's support to implement appropriate measures and to negotiate the suspension of undocumented Filipinos returning from Sabah.
The Sulu provincial government has been enforcing strict health protocols and requiring clearance for all visitors to prevent the virus's spread within the province.
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