CAB directs airlines to restrict travel to South Korea

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) directed all airlines on Friday to implement travel restrictions to South Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Travel from the Philippines to South Korea and from North Gyeongsang Province, including Daegu City and Cheongdo County, is restricted.

Exemptions include permanent residents of South Korea, Filipinos leaving for study, and overseas Filipino workers who sign a declaration acknowledging risks.

The Inter-Agency Task Force approved travel restrictions on travelers to and from South Korea, suspending travel except for newly-hired and returning OFWs with signed declarations.

Airlines are still accepting passengers to and from South Korea as they await formal guidelines from the Bureau of Immigration.