Public Advisory: On the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in South Korea

23 February 2020 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, advises all Filipinos in South Korea to monitor and comply with the advisories from South Korean health authorities and cooperate with efforts to quell the further spread of the 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

During emergency situations, Filipinos in South Korea may contact the emergency hotline number of the Philippine Embassy in Seoul at (+82) 10-9263-8119.

In addition, Filipinos in South Korea experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should immediately contact the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) at 1339.

The Embassy has not received information that there are Filipinos in South Korea infected by COVID-19 and it is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Filipino community in ensuring the safety of our kababayans.

Currently, there is no travel ban imposed on Filipinos traveling to South Korea but travelers are cautioned to delay non-essential travel to the country as a precaution. END