THE Philippines has extended the travel ban for travelers from India and nine other countries until August 15 to prevent the spread of the Delta coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) variant, Malacañang announced on Friday.

Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said the extended travel ban covers India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

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