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PHILIPPINES
Manila

Nov. 29, 2021

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On November 28, the Philippine government announced that the following border control measures would be implemented immediately until December 15, following the detection of a new COVID-19 mutant (Omicron strain).

1 On November 28, the Government of the Philippines announced that the following border control measures will be implemented immediately until December 15, following the detection of a new COVID-19 mutant (Omicron strain).

(1) PCR inspection and quarantine rules from "green" countries / jurisdictions / regions will be suspended. Inspection and quarantine rules for all foreign travelers in all entry points, except those classified as "Red" countries / jurisdictions / regions, are inspected and quarantined in "yellow" countries / jurisdictions / regions. Comply with the rules.
Travelers arriving from a "Green" country / jurisdiction / region before 28 November shall be subject to the quarantine rules of the "Green" country / jurisdiction / region.

* Inspection and quarantine rules for travelers entering the Philippines from a "yellow" country / region / jurisdiction a. A fully vaccinated traveler who presents a negative PCR test result within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of departure arrives. You will need to be quarantined at the facility until you receive a negative PCR test on the third day, including the day. After that, it is necessary to perform self-monitoring (observing and watching one's symptoms and situation) until the 14th day, with the arrival date as the first day.

B. Travelers who are completely vaccinated but do not present a negative PCR test within 72 hours prior to departure from the country of departure will be quarantined at the facility until they receive a negative PCR test on the 5th day from the date of arrival. I need to receive it. After that, it is necessary to carry out home quarantine until the 10th day, with the arrival date as the first day.
* Although the above a was announced by the IATF resolution, please check with your airline regarding whether or not you can board the aircraft if you do not have a negative PCR test result before departure.

C. For travelers who have not been vaccinated, have been partially vaccinated, or whose effectiveness and credibility of the vaccination status cannot be verified / confirmed, the PCR test will be conducted on the 7th day, starting from the first day of arrival. Must be quarantined at the facility until a negative result is received. After that, it is necessary to carry out home quarantine until the 14th day, with the arrival date as the first day.

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Monday, November 29, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,619,476 infected people The day before + 4,227
Complete cure 2,527,052 people The day before +5,007
Dead 30,309 people the day before +29
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Sunday, November 28, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,619,577 infected people The day before + 5,097
Complete cure 2,512,045 people The day before +5,352
Dead 30,280 people The day before +40
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Saturday, November 27, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,614,480 infected people The day before + 5,501
Complete cure 2,516, 693 people The day before +6,664
Dead 30,240 people The day before +45
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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PHILIPPINES
Manila

Nov. 26, 2021

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[Japanese travelers} Resuming travel to the Philippines (2)

(4) The following applies, and it is considered that the patient has been completely vaccinated against the new COVID-19 coronavirus.
A. In the case of the type of vaccination twice, those who have passed 2 weeks or more after taking the second dose. B. In the case of the type of vaccination of 1 time, those who have passed 2 weeks or more after taking the vaccine. Vaccines shall use one of the following:
(I) A vaccine issued by the Philippine Food and Drug Administration with an emergency use authorization or a special permit.
(Ii) Vaccines on the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use List.

(5) The following inspection and quarantine rules must be observed at all customs clearance points.
A. Show a negative result of PCR test performed within 72 hours before departure from the country of departure. B. After arrival in the Philippines, isolation at the facility or PCR test at the time of arrival is not required, but the arrival date is the first day. Self-monitoring (watching and watching your symptoms and situation) for symptoms until the 14th day.
C. The inspection and quarantine rules for minors shall be in accordance with the inspection and quarantine rules for parents / guardians traveling together, regardless of the vaccination status of minors or the country of departure.

(6) Rules for unvaccinated travelers from "green" countries / regions / jurisdictions (arrival) if vaccinated but do not comply with the pre-travel PCR requirements It is necessary to quarantine at the facility until the negative result of the PCR test performed on the 5th day, with the first day as the first day, and then perform the home quarantine until the 14th day with the arrival date as the first day.) And.

PHILIPPINES
Manila

Nov. 26, 2021

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[Japanese travelers} Resuming travel to the Philippines (1)

On November 25, the Philippine government will be fully vaccinated between December 1st and December 15th, and travelers with nationality of a country that does not require a visa will be subject to all of the following conditions: Announced that if you meet, you will be allowed to enter the country without a visa.
(Note) Japan is designated as a country where you can enter and stay in the Philippines within 30 days without a visa.

(1) The passport you have is valid for at least 6 months when you enter the Philippines, and you must have a return ticket to return to your country of departure or a one-way ticket to your next destination country.

(2) Stay only in "green" countries / jurisdictions / regions for 14 days before arriving in the Philippines. However, if you arrive in the Philippines from a "green" country / region / jurisdiction through another country / region / jurisdiction, if you are staying only in the airport within that country / region / jurisdiction. Also, if the Immigration Bureau does not permit entry into such a country / region / jurisdiction, it is not considered to have come from or have been to that country / region / jurisdiction.
(Note) Japan's "green" country / region / jurisdiction designation is currently until November 30, and has not been announced after December 1, so it cannot be said that there is no possibility of change. So please be aware of the latest information.

(3) Have the following vaccination certificate for COVID-19 recognized under the Cheong Wa Dae and Inter-Ministry Task Force (IATF) regulations on emerging infectious diseases.
A World Health Organization (WHO) Vaccination and International Vaccination Certificate a VaxCertPH
C. Unless otherwise authorized by the IATF, a digital certificate of a foreign government that has accepted VaxCert PH under mutual agreement (Note) The new corona vaccine certificate issued by the Government of Japan (including local governments) is 11 in the Philippines. Approved from 11th of March.

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Friday, November 26, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

2,603,175 infected people The day before + 6,132
Complete cure 2,510,429 people The day before +6,602
Dead 30,195 people the day before +48
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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HONG KONG

Nov. 25, 2021

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From Friday, November 26th to Sunday, November 28th
The number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Hong Kong has increased by 10.
Currently, the total number is 12,427.
12,133 people have already recovered and have been discharged from the hospital. The death toll will be 213.

This time, we will deliver the state of Sham Shui Po.
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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Thursday, November 25, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

Infected 2,597,043 people The day before + 5,732
Complete cure 2,503,427 people The day before +5,082
Dead 30,147 people the day before +37
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

Infected 2,591,311 people The day before + 5,570
Complete cure 2,498,345 people The day before +4,908
Dead 30,110 people the day before +47
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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Current situation in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and Latest COVID-19 conditions. #1

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[Malaysia] Number of people infected with the new coronavirus
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 10:00 am Japan time

Infected 2,585,741 people The day before + 4,867
Complete cure 2,493,437 people The day before +5,628
Dead 30,063 people the day before +63
* Total for all of Malaysia.



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TAIWAN
Taipei

Nov. 22, 2021

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[Today's Taiwan]
We will deliver the state of Taihei Market near MRT Ohashito Station!
The Taiwanese market is packed with fresh food, sundries and clothing.
It is interesting!
This time the cameraman is going to use it.
What do you buy? ??
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Video distribution of Taiwan now on Naruwanto TV ↓ ↓
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Current situation in Taiwan, Taipei and Destination updates. #1