Philippines to lift coronavirus travel ban on Bangladesh


FE Team | Published: September 04, 2021 19:38:11 | Updated: September 05, 2021 08:45:48


Passengers walking inside the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in the Philippines on January 14 this year wearing hazmat suits for protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) -Reuters file photo

The Philippines has decided to lift a coronavirus ban on travellers from Bangladesh and nine other countries.

The ban, introduced in April then expanded to more countries in July to prevent the spread of the more contagious Delta variant, will be lifted on Monday.

A spokesperson of the country gave the information about the decision taken by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte a statement on Saturday, reports Reuters.

According to the decision, travellers from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia will have to spend 14 days in quarantine upon arrival.

 

 

 

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