CAVITE CITY: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) here provided security to MV Athens Bridge after 12 of the 21 all-Filipino crew tested positive for Covid-19. Twelve of the 21 all-Filipino crew of said vessel tested positive for Covid-19 including two critical who were rushed to a hospital for immediate treatment. There, 12 Filipinos tested positive for the virus. The Panamanian ship was initially barred from entering the country but was later allowed because all of its crew members are Filipinos. All travelers from India have been forbidden from entering the local shore to prevent the spread of the B.1.617 variant.
Source: Manila Times May 10, 2021 16:36 UTC