Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 30) — The Hong Kong government is barring incoming passenger flights from flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) for two weeks after recording imported COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
A statement from the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said three passengers on PAL’s flight PR300 from Manila tested positive for the virus.
The ban took effect on Sunday, and will end on September 11.
The decision was confirmed by the airline in a statement issued Monday.
However, the Philippine air carrier said all three passengers—two Filipinos and one Chinese national—presented negative COVID-19 test results when they boarded the flight.
It also said that PAL “consistently [complies] with industry and regulatory safety protocols in the Philippines and abroad.”
“We assure the flying public that strict safety measures are in place to protect our passengers throughout the journey on all our flights,” it added.
PAL also said it would continue its passenger flights from Hong Kong to Manila. Its cargo flights will not be affected by the ban, it said.
