Bahrain bans entry from 16 new countries including Philippines —report

CAIRO - Bahrain civil aviation affairs said on Tuesday that entry will be banned from 16 new countries including the Philippines, Tunisia, Iran, Iraq, Mexico, south Africa and Indonesia over coronavirus concerns, the state news agency (BNA) reported.

Bahrain had suspended entry of travelers from countries on its "Red List" in May, a list that included India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Bahrain has excluded citizens and residents with valid residency visas from the ban. —Reuters