COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines
Did you know that coronavirus came from bats, pangolins, cattles, and camels? Although there is no real existing research and investigation can definitively confirm this report, many scientists believe that the consumption of endangered animals in seafood and animal market in Wuhan, China, caused the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from animals to humans. But, do you know that pandemics are not new to the world? In 1580, the first influenza pandemic was recorded. In 1919, another deadly influenza pandemic called the "Spanish flu" affected the world population and took the lives of 500 million people.
What is the Impact of COVID-19 on the Philippine Tourism Industry?
Quick COVID-19 Timeline in the Philippines
How did the Philippine Government Get the COVID-19 Vaccines?
COVID-19 Symptoms and Its Prevention in the Philippines
The infection has lots of symptoms that you should be familiar with. If you can’t name one, pay all ears. Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF) is an isolation and quarantine facility in the Philippines that caters to suspected COVID-19 cases and closely monitors patients who experience mild symptoms.
What to Know About the COVID-19 Variants?
Do you know that coronavirus can change over time? Yes, you heard it right. The SARS-COV-2 virus changes over time through mutation, resulting in new virus variants. Some of which are less harmful, but others spread faster. Unfortunately, there are variants that the World Health Organization considers “variants of concern” due to the severity of their impact on individuals’ health.
Learn more about the Covid-19 variants below and how they evolved.
International Travel Information for Tourists in the Philippines
Travelers and adventure seekers (as you are) would love to hear that starting February 10, 2022, international travel in the Philippines is allowed. The country allows inland trips to selected tourist locations, but few travel restrictions are in place.
Although most famous tourist destinations grant entry to foreign visitors from visa-free countries, COVID restrictions in the Philippines must be strongly followed. Take note that not all travel destinations in the Philippines accept local tourism visits. So, you better know what these destinations are, when planning your travel itinerary.
Check out the list of countries granted privileged visa-free travel to the Philippines.
COVID-19 Useful Links for Local and International Visitors in the Philippines
As you know, fighting against the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic demands collaboration from public and private health partners, locals, and international tourists.
For this reason, the Philippines government, through the Department of Health (DOH), launched the DOH COVID-19 hotline (Philippines Official COVID-19 Hotline 02 894-COVID or 02 894-26843).
These links intensify everyone’s capacity to control the spread of the infection. It also helps empower health authorities to detect the virus and provide medical assistance and treatment to suspected COVID-19 cases in the Philippines.
Contact Tracing App: TRAZE Contact App
COVID-19 Tracker: COVID-19 Tracker | Department of Health (DOH)
Department of Health: https://doh.gov.ph/
Department of Tourism Hotline: 1-386
DOT Official Facebook Page: Department of Tourism - Philippines | Facebook
Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolutions: IATF Resolutions | IATF
Philippines Travel Advisory: https://philippines.travel/safeph
US Embassy in the Philippines: COVID-19 and Travel Information
World Health Organization Travel Advice: https://www.who.int/travel-advice
Philippines Air Flights Travel Rules and Advisories
COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world's economy and has massively impacted travel including flight transfers. The Philippines government issued precautionary measures and placed new mandatory protocols and travel requirements at the airport and airline facilities. You need to be informed of these travel rules and advisories to ensure convenience when traveling to the Philippines.
PhilippinesAirlines: https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/covid-information-hub/safety-measures
Cebu Pacific Airlines: https://www.cebupacificair.com/pages/travel-info/covid-travel-reminders/where-we-fly
Air Asia Airlines: https://support.airasia.com/s/article/Travel-Requirements-Philippines?language=en_GB
SUMMARY - COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines
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