Health workers conduct a Covid-19 swab test on residents in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: AP
Health workers conduct a Covid-19 swab test on residents in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: AP

Coronavirus: Philippines stops nurses from working abroad; Vietnam PM wants eased restrictions

  • The Philippines, which sends thousands of medical staff overseas to work every year, is seeking to reinforce its health system as virus cases surge
  • Some provinces in Vietnam have slapped extreme measures that have hit business activities, putting supply chains at risk of disruption

Health workers conduct a Covid-19 swab test on residents in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: AP
Health workers conduct a Covid-19 swab test on residents in Quezon City, Philippines. Photo: AP
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