Aklan eyes ban on mainland China tourists to Boracay

As coronavirus cases increase, the Malay town council in Aklan urges a ban on mainland China tourists to Boracay for health and safety reasons.

Chinese travelers make up 50% of total foreign visitors to Boracay, but concerns remain about the virus spreading to the island.

Eleven Chinese tourists in a Boracay resort are under medical observation by Aklan's Provincial Health Office after being potentially exposed to coronavirus; four had close contact with an infected patient in Hong Kong.