Philippines suspends visa upon arrival for Chinese nationals amid coronavirus concerns

The decision comes amid an outbreak that Chinese officials said has already claimed more than 100 lives in China and infected more than 4,500 in the country.

Multiple cases of the virus have been confirmed in Hong Kong, Macao, Taipei, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, France and the United States.

Filipinos flock to Manilas Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year on January 25, 2020 in Manila, Philippines.announced Tuesday it will temporarily suspend issuing visas upon arrival for Chinese nationals amid concerns of a coronavirus outbreak. "We are now temporarily suspending the issuance of VUA for Chinese nationals to slow down the influx of group tours," Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said in a press release dated Tuesday.

Morente said the measure was taken to "slow down travel" and potentially aid in preventing the entry of the virus. Still, he clarified that there is no order barring Chinese nationals from entering the Philippines.claimed more than 100 lives in China and infected more than 4,500Multiple cases of the virus have been confirmed in Hong Kong, Macao, Taipei, Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, France and the United States.

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