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Philippines to lift Covid-19 travel ban on Bangladesh, 9 other countries

Reuters
04 Sep 2021 16:00:41 | Update: 04 Sep 2021 16:00:41
Philippines to lift Covid-19 travel ban on Bangladesh, 9 other countries
Passengers wearing hazmat suits walk at the departure area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2021. — Reuters Photo

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is lifting a coronavirus ban on travellers from 10 countries, including Bangladesh and India, the presidential spokesperson said on Saturday.

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, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement.

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, Roque added.

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