Philippines extends ban on travelers from 10 countries, including Thailand, until Aug. 15 in hopes of blocking Delta

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The Philippines government has extended the ban on travelers from Thailand and nine other countries from Aug. 1 to Aug. 15, aiming to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. 19 Delta species

Mr. Harry Rogue Philippine presidential spokesman said today. President Rodrigo Duterte has approved an extension of the ban, slot wallet  it said. to control the spread and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. various species in the Philippines community

The list of 10 countries under the new measure includes Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

However, the Philippine government allows Filipinos working abroad to repatriate under a repatriation program. (Repatriation Program), but these people are required to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.

The COVID-19 virus The delta strain has spread heavily in the Philippines. The Philippine Ministry of Health revealed yesterday that 97 new cases of delta virus have been reported, bringing the total number of cases of delta virus in the country to 216 and deaths from delta virus. and at least 8

As of Thursday (July 29), the Philippines had 1,572,287 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 27,577 deaths.