Traveling to Siargao? You Don't Need a COVID Test If You're Fully Vaccinated

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(SPOT.ph) The Inter-Agency Task Force announced on July 5 that fully vaccinated individuals—including senior citizens—may now travel for leisure without having to present a negative COVID-19 test. The policies for interzonal movement (a.k.a. traveling to areas with a different quarantine classification) are still upon the final decision of the local government concerned.

Baguio City was the first to adopt this updated entry protocol, citing full-dose vaccination cards or certificates as a requirement. Following suit is Surigao del Norte, which issued an updated travel protocol today, July 7, for leisure travelers. This means you can now easily fly to Siargao Island, their most famous beach destination, if you're fully vaccinated.

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These are the strict definitions of being fully vaccinated:

• Received the second dose in a two-dose series at least two weeks ago
• Received one dose of a single-dose vaccine at least two weeks ago
• The vaccines administered are included in either the Philippine Food and Drug Administration's Emergency Use Authorization list or Compassionate Special Permit; World Health Organization's Emergency Use Listing.

Here are the updated Siargao travel requirements (as of July 5) for local visitors:

• Negative COVID-19 Test Result OR Full-Dose Vaccination Card

Unvaccinated indiviuals still need to present a negative RT-PCR test (swab or saliva) taken 48 within 48 hours of travel. Fully vaccinated individuals only need to show a valid vaccination card "duly issued by legitimate vaccinating establishments"

• Valid ID
• Confirmed booking of Department of Tourism-accredited hotel/resort/hostel for at least two nights

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Source: Spot PH