Duterte bans travelers from Wuhan, Hubei amid nCoV outbreak
President Duterte has imposed a temporary travel ban on visitors from Wuhan City and Hubei province, China, amid the novel coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak.
The Department of Health (DOH) reiterated the importance of this ban to ensure public safety, as the situation is still evolving.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque clarified that the ban applies to all travelers except Filipino citizens and permanent residents from Hubei and other affected areas in China.
Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for the travel ban and urged Filipinos to practice good hygiene and follow health professionals' advice.
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