Asian countries restrict travel as the pandemic continues

In the Philippines, Metro Manila and its surrounding areas, including Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna have lowered their quarantine restrictions to general community quarantine (GCQ) for a few weeks until May 30; however, the capital city will remain under heightened restrictions until the end of the month
Asian countries restrict travel as the pandemic continues

In the Philippines, Metro capital of the Philippines and its surrounding areas, including Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna experience lowered their quarantine restrictions to full general community of interests quarantine (GCQ) for a few weeks until May 30; however, the capital urban center will remain below heightened restrictions until the last of the month.

Despite some easing of restrictions, people are encouraged non to journey unless it’s essential; indoor dining services testament follow allowed to extend up to 20% of seating area mental ability piece out-of-doors and outdoor tourer attractions can control at 30% content as long as they bond to health and refuge standards, reports the Inquirer.

However, arcades and indoor tourist attractions are to remain closed.

As Asia tries to deal with the ongoing pandemic, the travel bubbles 'tween countries are taking a stair back. Recently, Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung stated that the possible transmit traveling bubble 'tween Singapore Island and Hong Kong is relieve below retrospect due to rising cases inwards Singapore.

"The assessment is: Given the rising cases inwards Singapore, it is very likely Republic of Singapore testament not be capable to satisfy the recommencement criteria," said the minister. "What we'll fare at present is closely supervise the numbers next few years and critically retrospect the bulge date.” He did note, though, that both regions remain committed to the effectuation of the go bubble.

Looking towards the future, the Economist Intelligence Unit reports Chinese tourists power follow leaning towards move around destinations inwards Asia with direct flights to China; this will likely move abroad resorts, casinos and other attractions that relied on Chinese tourists.

“China’s strained relationship with the US, Commonwealth of Australia and Formosa will press on Chinese touristry flows to those territories,” said the research. “This suggests countries which have got similar touristry offerings, such as New Zealand, testament benefit at their expense.”