China News Service, January 12. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, recently, the mutated virus of Omicron has spread rapidly around the world, and the epidemic situation in the Philippines has deteriorated sharply.

At the same time, the number of confirmed cases among passengers traveling from the Philippines to China has increased significantly, causing some recent flights to China to face circuit breakers.

In the face of the extremely severe epidemic situation, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines once again reminded the majority of compatriots in the Philippines to attach great importance to the spread and harm of the newly mutated virus, overcome paralysis and luck, and strictly protect themselves:

　　1. Regardless of whether you have been vaccinated against the new crown, you are at risk of infection when traveling.

For the health and safety of you and others, please adhere to "non-essential, non-emergency, and no travel", reduce unnecessary outings, go to crowded places, and do not have meals or gatherings.

When going out and at work, you should wear a mask at all times, wash your hands frequently, disinfect frequently, and maintain social distance.

　　Second, as soon as possible vaccination.

Vaccination can help you increase your resistance to the virus and effectively reduce the risk of disease, especially severe disease.

Compatriots living in the Philippines who are eligible but have not been vaccinated should be vaccinated as soon as possible.

Compatriots who have been vaccinated, please pay close attention to the local arrangement of booster vaccinations. Based on the principle of voluntariness, you are willing to receive as many as possible and get vaccinated as soon as possible.

　　3. Improve immunity.

Ensuring good health and improving one’s own immunity is the key. In view of this, it is advisable to adhere to regular work and rest, ensure adequate sleep, increase nutritional intake, strengthen physical exercise, and maintain a happy mood.

　　Fourth, pay close attention to personal health.

Strengthen health monitoring. If you have suspected symptoms, you should test for infection as soon as possible.

If you are diagnosed with infection, don't panic, you should self-isolate and take medicines as prescribed by your doctor.

If symptoms worsen or worsen, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

　　In addition, in response to the changes of flights to China in the next stage, the embassy has requested relevant airlines to release accurate information in a timely manner, and effectively provide refund and change services to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of passengers are protected.

　　Philippine emergency number: 911

　　Consular Protection Assistance Tel of Chinese Embassy in the Philippines: 0063-2-82311033

　　Consular Protection Assistance Telephone of Chinese Consulate General in Cebu: 0063-32-3430008

　　Consular Protection Assistance Tel of Chinese Consulate in Laoag: 0063-9178051226

　　Consular Protection Assistance Telephone of Chinese Consulate General in Davao: 0063-9055545911

　　24-hour Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tel: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-59913991