Tag: quarantine

PHL economic managers’ full statement on strong 3rd quarter performance of PHL economy this 2021

(Eagle News) — Below is the full joint statement of the economic managers of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte on the Philippine Economic Performance of the Third Quarter of 2021 issued on Nov. 9, 2021 President Duterte’s economic managers include Socio-Economic Planning and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) chief Karl Kendrick T. Chua, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez, and Budget And Management Officer-In-Charge Tina Rose Marie L. Canda ===================================================== Colleagues in government, friends […]

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Fully vaccinated foreign nat’ls from “green countries” not required to undergo facility-based quarantine

(Eagle News) — Starting today, Thursday, Oct. 14, fully vaccinated foreign nationals from the so-called “green countries” will no longer be required to undergo facility-based quarantine upon arrival, according to Malacanang on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Instead, the fully vaccinated foreign nationals are just “enjoined to self-monitor for any symptoms until the 14th day.” They are also required to have a negative RT-PCR test “within 72 hours prior to the departure from the country of origin.” […]

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Pres. Duterte directs AFP, PNP doctors, nurses to help hospitals overwhelmed with COVID

Hospital situation already “very worrisome” as increasing number of hospital staff placed on quarantine due to COVID, notes NTF deputy chief implementer Dizon President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) core members prior to his talk to the people at the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City on September 22, 2021. ARMAN BAYLON/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte […]

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Ilocos Norte under MECQ from Sept. 7 to 30, Palace clarifies

  (Eagle News) – Ilocos Norte is under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) starting today, Tuesday, Sept. 7 until the end of the month, Malacanang said. This announcement updates the community quarantine classification for Sept. 8 to 30, 2021 by Malacanang. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that Ilocos Norte will be under MECQ. The quarantine classification announced on Monday, Sept. 6, said that Ilocos Norte will be under General Community Quarantine with heightened restrictions starting […]

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Has Delta killed the herd immunity dream?

  by Françoise KADRI / Paul RICARD Agence France Presse As the Delta variant continues its global surge, experts are questioning whether the long-held goal of achieving herd immunity from Covid-19 through vaccination is still viable. Herd immunity is achieved when a certain threshold of the global population has either been inoculated against a pathogen or has recovered from infection. But whether or not it is achievable with Covid-19, with the regular emergence of more […]

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Due to Delta variant, fully vaccinated COVID close contacts to also quarantine for 14 days

(Eagle News) – In view of the Delta variant transmission in the country, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has temporarily suspended the shortened quarantine protocol in the Philippines for fully vaccinated persons who are identified as close contacts of probable and confirmed COVID-19 cases. Because of this, fully vaccinated close contacts would also be placed under a 14-day quarantine period, the same as other close contacts. “The decision to temporarily suspend said protocol is part […]

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IATF lists “green” countries as shorter quarantine for fully vaccinated inbound int’l travelers start

Fully-vaccinated travelers who stayed in these COVID-19 “low-risk” countries can qualify for shorter quarantine starting July 1, says Palace   (Eagle News) — The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) issued a list of the so-called “green” or “low-risk” countries and jurisdictions as the Philippine government starts allowing shorter quarantine period for international fully vaccinated travelers. Today, July 1, is the effectivity of the shorter quarantine for fully vaccinated inbound travelers provided that they came from any […]

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Starting July 1, shorter quarantine for travelers fully vaccinated outside PHL who stayed in “green” countries

DOH still to release list of “green” or low-risk countries, says Roque   (Eagle News) – Malacanang has allowed a shorter quarantine period for international travelers who were fully vaccinated in the Philippines, “regardless of their travel history”, and those who were fully vaccinated in countries who stayed exclusively in the so-called “green” countries 14 days prior to their arrival in the Philippines. This decision will be implemented effective July 1, 2021. The quarantine period […]

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Allowed capacity for religious services in NCR plus areas, from 30 percent to 50 percent – Palace

Roque also details allowed capacity for other activities under a “GCQ with restrictions” protocol (Eagle News) – The allowed capacity for religious services in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal will be 30 percent, and can be increased to 50 percent of a venue’s seating capacity upon the discretion of the local government units (LGUs). This was according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque who gave additional details regarding the restrictions imposed in the so-called […]

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Immigration bureau: Proof of pre-booked accommodation for quarantine required for entry into PHL

(Eagle News) — All passengers will have to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the country, the Bureau of Immigration said, as it reiterated it would deny entry to foreign nationals unable to present pre-booked accommodation for that purpose. According to the bureau, of the 14 days, 10 days will have to be spent in an accredited quarantine hotel or facility. The remaining four days can be spent in the passenger’s hometown, subject to […]

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Immigration bureau to arriving passengers: Proof of pre-booked quarantine accommodation needed for entry into PHL

(Eagle News) — Those who wish to enter the Philippines need to present proof of their booked quarantine accommodation before being allowed entry, the Bureau of Immigration said. In a statement, bureau Port Operations Division Chief  Carlos Capulong said those who fail to present their quarantine arrangements “shall be denied entry and shall be boarded immediately on the next available flight back to their port of origin.” Arriving passengers are required to present a pre-booked […]

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