Recent Update of Coronavirus in the Philippines
UPDATE: MARCH 17
Note: Information may change at any time due to the evolving situation.
Important Notice on flights Status of Cebu Pacific and Philippine
Airlines.
- In compliance with the Philippine government's Enhanced Community Quarantine measure over the Region of Luzon, including Metro Manila, ALL DOMESTIC FLIGHTS of Philippine Airlines are CANCELLED effective 17 March 2020 until April 12, 2020. Flights shall resume on April 13,2020.
- Continue to operate INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS up to 11:59 PM March 19, 2020. We will announce in due course the status of our international flights from March 20 up to April 12, as we are presently coordinating with government authorities on the relevant implementing details.
For travel and ticketing concerns, please call our Hotline at (63 2) 88558888.
- ALL Cebu Pacific DOMESTIC flights to and from Manila are CANCELLED from March 15 (Sunday) until April 14 (Tuesday) , in line with the Philippine government directive for a community quarantine over Metro Manila to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Situation as of March 17,2020.
- According to World Health Organization and Department of Health " Covid-19 cases breakdown in the Philippines" 187 confirmed cases, 14 deaths and 4 recovered.
UPDATE: MARCH 16
Note: Information may change at any time due to the evolving situation.
14 DAYS QUARANTINE
- Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all passengers arriving at the Mactan Cebu International Airport via any international flight shall be required to undergo quarantine as a measure against the spread of the Disease (COVID-19).
CURFEW
- Cebu province: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
- Cebu City: 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Lapu-Lapu City: 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
The ff. are exempted of the Curfew
- Pharmacies
- Hospitals & Clinic
- Birthing Homes
- Convenience Stores
- Night Shift workers
- Hospital Personnel
- Health Workers & Emergency Respondents
- Traffic Enforcers
- Delivery Personnel
- Government Contractors and Emp.
- Public Officials & Peace and order personnel
- Drivers of PUV
NEW OPERATING HOURS
- Cebu City: allowed to open until 8PM
- Lapu-Lapu City: allowed to open until 8PM
Coverage:
- Malls / Restaurants / Cafes / Bars / Shopping Centers
UPDATE: MARCH 15
Note: Information may change at any time due to the evolving situation.
CEBU
Banned flights and ships starting March 17 (12:01 am)
- ALL domestic flights (Arriving in Cebu)
- All sea travel (Arriving in Cebu)
“As we close our seaports to ingress of passengers, we are not prohibiting Cebuanos to go out of Cebu, but if they go out, they will not be able to come back in 30 days,” Garcia said.
Mandatory quarantine of passengers will now include Spain in addition to those who have passed by Iran and Italy
CLOSED ESTABLISHMENTS
- Gym, Cockpits , museums, cultural and sports centers, cinemas
Temporarily Closed Attractions in Cebu Starting On March 16,2020 Until Further Notice
- Sumilon Bar, Oslob
- Tumalog Falls, oslob
- Oslob Whale Shark
- Maravilla Public Beach
- Kawasan Falls, Badiam
- Canyoonering
Stay updated for Coronavius (COVID-19) issue. Take note for the official channels of DOH (Department of Health)
Website: https://www.doh.gov.ph/
DOH Covid-19 Tracker: https://www.doh.gov.ph/2019-nCoV
DOH Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDOHgov