The Philippines will extend until June 15 its travel ban on seven South Asian and Middle East nations that is aimed at curbing the spread of more contagious virus variants, Malacanang said.
The restrictions that started last April 29 covers India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Oman, and the UAE.
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