Boracay requires negative RT-PCR test anew

Boracay-bound tourists will now be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result starting January 9, the Aklan provincial government said.

According to a “24 Oras” report on Thursday, tourists will be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result following the rise of COVID-19 infections in the country.

The provincial government said it also received reports of tourists visiting the island even if they tested positive for COVID-19.

Last November 2021, tourists visiting Boracay Island were no longer required to present a negative RT-PCR test as long as they are fully vaccinated against the viral disease.

The Aklan provincial government also returned the curfew in the island from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

The Philippines on Thursday recorded 17,220 new COVID-19 cases bringing the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 2,888,917.—Richa Noriega/LDF, GMA News