On November 27, the Philippines announced the suspension of flights from seven countries – South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique – till December 15 after Omicron was detected in the African countries.
On December 3, the country implemented new quarantine and testing requirements amid the Omicron threat. Some of them are:
- A negative PCR test is needed with 72-hour validity
- Facility-based quarantine until the release of negative results
- On the fifth day, travellers have to undergo a swab test
- Travellers have to undergo a 14-day home quarantine after arrival
- Minors shall follow testing and quarantine protocols of parents/guardians
