DFA advises Filipinos to postpone Holy Land pilgrimages
The DFA advises Filipinos to postpone pilgrimage trips to the Holy Land due to travel restrictions imposed by Israel and the Palestinian Authority amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Palestinian Authority has banned tourist entry into the West Bank, including Bethlehem and Jericho, while Israel restricts all travels to Bethlehem from its territory.
Prospective travelers are advised to coordinate with their tour operators to avoid any inconvenience.
Worldwide, over 101,000 people have been infected by COVID-19 across 84 countries, with a death toll exceeding 3,400.
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