237 0 0 4 min to read

For the sake of public health and safety, the Philippines has put a halt to inbound tourism.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) backed the pandemic task force’s decision to halt international visitor admission into the Philippines on Tuesday, stating that public health and safety remain top priorities.

The Philippines had planned to allow fully vaccinated foreigners to enter the country from December 1 to 15, but decided to postpone it due to the mounting threat of the Omicron coronavirus type, which has been heavily modified.

In a text message, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said, “The DOT views the recent actions as necessary and sensible because there is still a lot of unknown about the new Omicron variety in terms of its transmissibility, severity, and global spread.” “The Department of Transportation has always prioritized public health and safety, and it will continue to support national initiatives to protect the country’s well-being.”

The suspension will last until further notice, according to Romulo-Puyat.

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has temporarily suspended testing and quarantine processes for nations on the “green” list, in addition to banning incoming leisure travel.

Except for countries on the “red” list, entry protocols for all qualified inbound foreign travelers would be based on the “yellow” list testing and quarantine protocols, which include a three-day quarantine for those who are fully vaccinated even if their Covid-19 test results are negative, and a five-day quarantine for those who are unvaccinated, have incomplete doses, and/or have a negative Covid-19 test result.

South Africa reported the Omicron for the first time on November 24, with the first confirmed infection from a sample taken on November 9.

Around 16 nations and territories, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and the United Kingdom, had detected the variation as of November 30.

While it is unclear whether Omicron is more transmissible than other variants, such as Delta, the World Health Organization recommends that people keep a physical distance of at least 1 meter between themselves and others, wear a well-fitting mask, open windows to improve ventilation, and avoid poorly ventilated or crowded spaces to prevent the virus from spreading.

QR Code

Save/Share this story with QR CODE


Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of any specific technologies or methodologies and financial advice or endorsement of any specific products or services.

πŸ“© Need to get in touch?

Feel free to Email Us for comments, suggestions, reviews, or anything else.


We appreciate your reading. 😊Simple Ways To Say Thanks & Support Us:
1.) ❀️GIVE A TIP. Send a small donation thru Paypal😊❀️
Your DONATION will be used to fund and maintain NEXTGENDAY.com
Subscribers in the Philippines can make donations to mobile number 0917 906 3081, thru GCash.
3.) πŸ›’ BUY or SIGN UP to our AFFILIATE PARTNERS.
4.) πŸ‘ Give this news article a THUMBS UP, and Leave a Comment (at Least Five Words).


AFFILIATE PARTNERS
LiveGood
World Class Nutritional Supplements - Buy Highest Quality Products, Purest Most Healthy Ingredients, Direct to your Door! Up to 90% OFF.
Join LiveGood Today - A company created to satisfy the world's most demanding leaders and entrepreneurs, with the best compensation plan today.


0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x