BY ARGYLL GEDUCOS
The Philippines has ordered the temporary suspension of flights from the United Kingdom (UK) starting December 24 following reports of a new variant of COVID-19 known as B.1.1.7 spreading across the European nation.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said in a statement that President Duterte approved suspending flights from the UK starting December 24 until the end of the year.
All passengers who have been in the UK within 14 days immediately preceding arrival to the Philippines, including those merely in transit, are also temporarily restricted from entering the country for the same period.