DOH, OCTA advise against waiving health requirements for local travelers
The Department of Health (DOH) and OCTA Research both advise against waiving health requirements for local travelers amid easing quarantine protocols.
Dr. Rontgene Solante from DOH says the country is not yet ready to remove health certificates and testing requirements due to ongoing high COVID-19 cases in some areas.
OCTA's Dr. Butch Ong emphasizes the importance of maintaining a negative COVID-19 test requirement for tourists, citing potential issues with asymptomatic travelers spreading the virus.
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