Philippines tightens border controls to keep out COVID-19 Omicron variant

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MANILA: The Philippines on Sunday (Nov 28) further tightened border controls to keep out the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, adding seven European countries to a travel ban that initially covered seven African nations. The Omicron variant kept spreading around the world on Sunday, with

MANILA: The Philippines on Sunday further tightened border controls to keep out the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus, adding seven European countries to a travel ban that initially covered seven African nations.13 cases found in the NetherlandsThe Philippines coronavirus task force placed Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium and Italy under its so-called"red list" until Dec 15, banning the entry of travellers from these countries.

The government also backpedalled on a plan to allow the entry of some vaccinated foreign tourists starting Dec 1. The Philippines, which is one of the region's worst-hit countries in terms of infections, deaths and economic losses, has gradually reopened its borders and economy.

 

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