Sulu seeks IATF help over new COVID-19 variant in Sabah
Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan has requested national government assistance, particularly from the IATF, to negotiate with Malaysia over suspending repatriation of undocumented Filipinos in Sabah due to a new COVID-19 variant.
President Duterte mentioned during a meeting that Sulu is seeking help from the IATF following reports of a new coronavirus variant detected in nearby Sabah.
Following Sunday's meeting, Governor Tan announced that Sulu will temporarily halt entries from Sabah.
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