Travel Advisory for OFWs Bound for Japan in Light of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)

March 27, 2020POEA ADVISORY NO. 39-20TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR OFWs BOUND FOR JAPAN IN LIGHT OF THE CORONA VIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)The Japanese government has included the Philippines in the list of countries subject to strengthened quarantine measures effective 12:00 AM, 28 March 2020.Persons who have visited any of areas subject to strengthened quarantine or the epidemic areas designated by immigration restrictions under the Immigration Control Act within 14 days before arrival, are required to follow instructions below.• Even without symptoms of illness, arriving travellers must stay at a place designated by the Chief of the Quarantine Station, such as your homes, for 14 days counting from the day after arrival, and DO NOT use public transportation for any purpose, including transport from airports, and the like. HTcADC• Arrangements should be made for accommodation and means of private transportation from the airport to the accommodation in Japan prior to travel. The use of public transportation by arriving travelers is prohibited.• Upon entry, a quarantine officer will register the traveler of the whereabouts for the 14-day period mentioned...