Thousands of domestic helpers from the Philippines are set to return to Hong Kong after Manila lifted a travel ban imposed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Nora Tam Thousands of domestic helpers from the Philippines are set to return to Hong Kong after Manila lifted a travel ban imposed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Nora Tam
Thousands of domestic helpers from the Philippines are set to return to Hong Kong after Manila lifted a travel ban imposed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong /  Health & Environment

Coronavirus: Hong Kong families await return of thousands of stranded domestic helpers as the Philippines lifts travel ban

  • A 32-year-old becomes first Filipino maid diagnosed with Covid-19 in the city as local total hits 62
  • Helpers can head back to Hong Kong but concerns raised over waiver requirement

Topic |   Coronavirus Philippines
Raquel CarvalhoElizabeth CheungPhila Siu
Raquel Carvalho , Elizabeth Cheung and Phila Siu

Updated: 12:27am, 19 Mar, 2020

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Thousands of domestic helpers from the Philippines are set to return to Hong Kong after Manila lifted a travel ban imposed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Nora Tam Thousands of domestic helpers from the Philippines are set to return to Hong Kong after Manila lifted a travel ban imposed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Nora Tam
Thousands of domestic helpers from the Philippines are set to return to Hong Kong after Manila lifted a travel ban imposed because of the coronavirus. Photo: Nora Tam
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