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Crew are changed over on Torvald Klaveness' 72,562-dwt Banastar (built 2001) in Manila Bay before the new ban imposed by the Philippines. Photo: Torvald Klaveness

Philippines bans foreign seafarers from 21 countries to halt new virus strains

Two-week prohibition enacted to prevent crews disembarking if they have come from countries affected by more contagious strain of coronavirus

4 January 2021 12:23 GMT Updated 4 January 2021 13:25 GMT

By Paul Berrill

The Philippines has temporarily banned entry to foreign seafarers from 21 countries in its efforts to stop the

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Philippines bans foreign seafarers from 21 countries to halt new virus strains