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- The Philippines will close its border to foreigners and restrict the number of Filipinos entering the country as authorities battle to contain a spike in coronavirus infections.
- The temporary measures come after the number of daily cases hit a seven-month high of 5,404 on Monday and experts predict the figure could double by the end of March.
- Most of the active infections are in Metro Manila where targeted lockdowns, night-time curfews and a stay-at-home order for all children are being used to curb the spread.
- The ban on overseas arrivals was announced late on Tuesday (Mar 16) by the government’s COVID-19 task force and takes effect on Mar 20.
- Overseas Filipino workers will be exempt, but the number of passenger arrivals will be limited to 1,500 a day, it said.
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Source: Channel News Asia