'No border tightening' amid new Covid threat

by Kristina Maralit

May 23, 2024 12:11 am

(UPDATE) THE Department of Health (DoH) on Wednesday said it would not recommend border restrictions amid the resurgence of Covid-19 infections in neighboring Singapore.

'I'm not thinking of border control, mandatory mask... I'm not thinking that, but I'm advising every Filipino to observe minimum public health standards,'' Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said during a briefing in Malacañang.

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa. PPA POOL/ JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

American man abducted in southern Philippines

Marcos, Robredo meet, shake hands in another arena

5 nations agree to share aviation safety data

Water crisis threatening world food production

House blue ribbon subpoenas OVP execs

Over 200 petitions filed vs 'nuisance bets'

Neri study proposes people-centered economy