Despite their readiness, Bureau of Quarantine doctors at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Tuesday admitted that they lack personal protective equipment against deadly viruses.

“The complete suit, [as a defense against such viruses, for example], is so expensive. It costs about P2,000 each,” NAIA quarantine chief Alexander Oba said.

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