PH includes China, 4 other countries in travel ban due to new COVID variant


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INQUIRER.net / 01:44 PM January 12, 2021 Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. INQUIRER file photo / DEXTER CABALZA MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has included China, Pakistan, Jamaica, Luxembourg, and Oman on the coverage of the temporary travel ban on foreign travelers due to the new COVID-19 variant, Malacañang said Tuesday. Foreign passengers arriving directly from the said countries, as well as those who have been there within 14 days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines, will be restricted from entering the country starting 12 noon on Jan. 13, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said. ADVERTISEMENT Filipinos from these countries will be...