RESTRICTIONS on travelers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman and United Arab Emirates are extended until June 15, 2021.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. announced the extension during the meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday evening, May 31.
The restrictions were imposed on April 29 as a measure to prevent the entry of the Delta variant of Sars-CoV-2, or B.1.617.2 lineage.
The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, has also been found in the Philippines. As of May 29, there have been 13 cases with one fatality in the country.
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The travel restrictions were expanded on May 7 to include passengers with travel history in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
On May 16, travelers from Oman and UAE were included. (Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo / VoxPop Philippines)