*Based on real time DOH reports. There may be delays in the tracker below.
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What Businesses are Doing to Help
We encourage our member companies to extend assistance, if possible, to national and/or local governments to support initiatives that aim to prevent the further rise of COVID-19 cases as well as the rise of false information about the spread and impact of the virus.
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Hotlines
If you have, or suspected to have, come in contact with an infected patients, you may call the the Department of Health for advice: (02) 8651-7800 loc 1149 or 1150 | (02) 8711-1001 | (02) 8711-1002
The following hotlines has been set up for COVID-19 response:
- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine: (02) 8807-2631/ 8807-2632/ 8807-2637
- Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office: 168
- Taguig City: (02) 8789-3200 or 0966-419-4510
- Quezon City: 122
- Lung Center of the Philippines: (02) 8924-6101
NCRPO COVID-19 HOTLINES:
- Northern Police District [Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela]: 0917-136-4073
- Eastern Police District [Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina, San Juan]: 0966-315-1588
- Manila Police District: 0906-598-2674
- Southern Police District [Pasay, Makati, Las Piñas,Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Taguig, Pateros]: 0905-371-7275
- Quezon City Police District: 0995-954-0408
- Regional Health Service [Point person: PLTCol.(Dr.) Beverly De Guzman] 0917-336–0091
- Regional Crime Laboratory Group [Point person: PLTCol. Ruby Grace Diangson]
0920-979-7027 - Joint Task Force NCR-AFP [Point person Maj. Arniel Tormis]
0905-893-6044
COVID-19 Initiatives
Inbound Travel Restrictions by Foreign Countries on Travelers from PH (As of 20 March 2020)
General Travel Restrictions by Foreign Countries on Foreigners Entering by Ship in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak (As of 20 March 2020)
General Travel Restrictions by Foreign Countries on all Travelers
Inbound Travel Restrictions by the Philippine Government on Foreign Travelers
(As of March 22, 2020)
Entry of foreign nationals are restricted effective 22 March.
Visa-free privileges of foreign nationals are temporarily suspended.
All issuance for entry visas for visa-required foreign nationals are suspended while all previously-issued visas are cancelled, except those issued to the following:
– Foreign Government and International Organization officials accredited to the Philippines
– Foreign Spouse and children of Filipino nationals
Inbound Travel Restrictions by the Philippine Government on Filipino Travelers (As of 20 March 2020)
All arriving Filipino passengers, including their spouse and children (Filipino or foreign), shall be allowed entry subject to quarantine procedures.
Likewise, foreign crew members as well as foreign government and International Organization officials accredited to the Philippines shall be allowed entry.
Land, air, and sea travel of uniformed personnel for official business, especially those transporting medical supplies, laboratory specimens, related to COVID-19, and other humanitarian assistance, shall be allowed.
Outbound Travel Restrictions by Philippine Government on Filipino Travelers (As of 19 March 2020)
– All Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and balikbayans shall be allowed to leave the country at any time, subject to availability of flights. Proof of international travel itinerary with departure scheduled within 24 hours from leaving residence or accommodation, within Luzon, must be presented.
– Only one (1) person is allowed to bring a passenger to the airport and he/she must depart immediately after dropping off said person. The driver should carry with him/her a copy of the airline ticket of the passenger as proof of conveyance.
– No Filipino tourists shall be allowed to fly out of the country at any time.
– Land, air, and sea travel of uniformed personnel for official business, especially those transporting medical supplies, laboratory specimens, related to COVID-19, and other humanitarian assistance, shall be allowed.
Outbound Travel Restrictions by Philippine Government on Foreign Travelers
-All foreign nationals may now fly out of the country at any time, subject to availability of flights.
– Sweeper flights for foreign nationals to bring them to airports will be allowed to continue operations.
– Only one (1) person is allowed to bring a passenger to the airport and he/she must depart immediately after dropping off said person. The driver should carry with him/her a copy of the airline ticket of the passenger as proof of conveyance
LOCAL TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
Effectivity Date: March 16, 2020
Details: No entry of all persons entering by sea and air
Exemptions:
- Residents
- Individuals working in Aklan
- Persons involved in the delivery of goods & commodities
- Government officials
- Medical personnel
Effectivity Date: March 15, 2020
Details: No entry for non-residents, foreign, & local tourist
Exemptions:
- Government officials with authorized transactions
- Non-residents who will deliver basic commodities, and those who will travel for medical and humanitarian reasons
Effectivity Date: March 15, 2020
Details: No entry of flights originating from Metro Manila & Dumaguete
Effectivity Date: March 16, 2020
Details: No entry of flights originating from Cagayan de Oro, Legazpi City, & Clark Int’l airport
Travelers arriving at Pier 1 & all seaports in Samboan and Santander
Effectivity Date: March 17, 2020
Details: No entry of all domestic passengers from domestic airports; travelers arriving at Pier 1 & all seaports of Toledo, Tuburan, Tabuelan & Tangil
Effectivity Date: March 18, 2020
Details: No entry of travelers arriving in all other seaports within the province
Effectivity Date: March 15, 2020
Details: No entry of all flights from Clark Int’l Airport
Exemptions:
- Public transportation and cargo deliveries will be allowed
Effectivity Date: March 14, 2020
Details:
- No entry for individuals with symptoms of COVID-19.
- Cruises are denied entry until ordered otherwise
- All non-essential shipments are banned.
Exemptions:
- Residents
- Authorized government officials
- Health worker
- Those traveling for medical and humanitarian reasons
- Person transition to airport to travel abroad
- Persons providing basic services and public utilities
- Essential skeletal force
Effectivity Date: March 16, 2020
Details: Suspension of all incoming land, sea, and air transport to the city
- Exemptions: Delivery of goods and supplies
- Outgoing passenger trips
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How Businesses are Adapting to COVID by PSA
COVID-19 Definition and Symptoms
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, either between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) or through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The following symptoms may appear within 2-14 days after exposure:
- Fever and/or Fatigue
- Cough
- Shortness of Breath / Breathing Difficulties
In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.
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Other Government Orders
Community Quarantine over the Entire Luzon
Implementing Guidelines on Social Distancing and Business Operations
DOTr Task Group Guidelines for the Management of Emerging Infectious Disease
Amendment of Rule on Static Threshold