Since May 15, 2021, the Philippines has banned travel from Oman, UAE and other countries over the threat of COVID-19 Delta variant. It has been extended every 15 days, and today, it was announced that it will be extended again until August 15, 2021.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced that the travel restrictions imposed on Oman, United Arab Emirates and eight other countries will be extended until August 15.
This is the sixth extension of the travel restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant.
“Suportado po ni Pangulong Duterte ang pag extend ng travel ban sa sampung bansa hanggang August 15,” Roque said in a media briefing.
“These countries include India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.”
Under the travel ban, only government repatriation flights will be allowed.
The IATF also approved the conduct of special commercial flights subject for approval.
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