The government is beefing up the screening and surveillance of passengers passing through ports of entry as part of its expanded efforts to curb the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19). The Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has approved several measures recommended by the National Task Force Against COVID-19 in IATF Resolution No. Also approved was the creation of one-stop shops under the DOTr for the uniform processing of arrivals in all gateways. In a statement, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the IATF approved the measures in a video conference meeting on Thursday. The IATF also adopted the International Civil Aviation Organization’s protocols for inbound flight crew.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 10, 2020 20:26 UTC