PH suspends visas and VUA for travelers from Hubei
The Philippines has suspended visa issuance and visa upon arrival for travelers from Hubei province, China, due to the novel coronavirus (nCoV) scare.
DFA has temporarily halted Philippine visas for travelers from Hubei Province, while BI has suspended VUA for Chinese nationals to slow down group tours influx.
The Civil Aeronautics Board also suspended flights from Wuhan City, the epicenter of the virus, but there is no order barring Chinese nationals from entering the country.
Philippine health authorities have not confirmed any case of nCoV in the country as of now, with 3 people being monitored for flu-like symptoms at San Lazaro hospital.
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