IATF relaxes age restrictions in tourism

MANILA, Philippines — Age restrictions have been eased further for people traveling for tourism activities in areas under modified general community quarantine (MGCQ), allowing those aged below 15 or above 65 to enjoy the outdoors, subject to certain guidelines.

For those below 15 years old and those who are over 65 years old under modified general community quarantine areas, who are traveling for tourism purposes may be relaxed upon the determination of the LGUs (local government units

The new order is contained in Resolution No. 84 issued by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) last

Under the resolution, the Departments of Tourism (DOT), of Health (DOH) and of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) shall issue specific guidelines on relaxing age restrictions with respect to COVID-19 protocols.

The last IATF order on easing age restrictions for traveling was issued on Oct. 15 and allowed individuals aged between 15 and 65 to go out for various activities, including tourism.

The IATF also instructed LGUs to relax entry protocols, such as the test-upon-arrival requirement, imposed upon airline crew layovers/positioning due to emergency situations.

Emergency situations include typhoons, volcanic activities, diversions and emergency landings, and other similar unforeseen and time-sensitive evacuations.

Airline crew members are also allowed to temporarily stay in accommodation establishments under a “bubble” concept supervised by the LGUs.

The IATF also removed the requirement for air carriers to reserve a portion of the aircraft cabin as an isolation area for suspected / ill passengers on board as part of the COVID-19 health protocols for domestic flights.

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