Good News: My City is in Lockdown?!?

@Shavkat (140102)

Philippines

January 3, 2022 2:55am CST

'Am I sound weird?' I am not my fellow myLotters about this matter. As I read a legit piece of news, the 5 cases last December spikes to 64 cases in New Year here in Baguio City, Philippines. As I expected, it is because the borders were opened to tourists who spend their vacations here. That is the reason why my city needs to be closed again and re-opened tentatively by March or April. That is good news for me. Is your city open for tourists now? Or, is it still in lockdown?

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@petatonicsca (7070)

• Japan

3 Jan 22

My country (Japan) has closed its borders to foreign tourists, but we can travel as much as we like inside the country. People who live in Japan but have family overseas are allowed to come back in. Everyone who comes back in (Japanese or with a visa that they were using already) has an enforced 14-day quarantine with a PCR test every day.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

We also can do things within the city. It is also the same procedure when entering my country.

@Shaqueela (25)

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7 Jan 22

Japan still totally closed the borders. Some of my friends who get a scholarship in Japan must be waiting. During the time they learn through online.

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

3 Jan 22

We have lots of restrictions right now,

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

I think it is a good thing to have restrictions, right? For me, it is fine.

@louievill (28851)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

Metro Manila is on alert level 3 meaning there are more restrictions on movement and gatherings but not yet on lockdown.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

It seems that our mayor is quite cautious with this matter. I heard that the target 5,000 tourists exceeded for this month and need to control. Plus, the active cases have risen.

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

4 Jan 22

I’m not sure at this time. Our covid cases have spiked and hospitals are full so we shouldn’t be allowing visitors.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

It is also my humble opinion about it. Once they controlled the situation, I think it is fine due to the economical issue.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

5 Jan 22

@RubyHawk I hope it would be controlled soon there

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@RubyHawk (99405)

• Atlanta, Georgia

4 Jan 22

@Shavkat Covid is out of control here.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

4 Jan 22

All open for everything & everyone. Omicron taking toll, over 1000 with covid, but only 184 hospitalized. Over 72% fully vaccinated. Depends on New Years numbers, may go back to 10 to gather.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

It is one of the dilemmas that we are experiencing partly in Manila. A woman from the USA escaped to a facility for 14-days quarantined. She spread the virus to a lot of people now.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

5 Jan 22

@oahuwriter I think she was caught by the authority. The hotel was closed because of her.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

4 Jan 22

@Shavkat That was very reckless & dangerous!

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@sharonelton (29273)

• Lichfield, England

3 Jan 22

We are allowed tourists who are not in red light areas. (A red light area is where there are lots of cases of COVID).

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

Honestly, I am not in favor of letting my city be opened in the first place. For the reason that it is what had happened now.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

@sharonelton Some people in the higher ranks cannot get the rationale about it.

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@sharonelton (29273)

• Lichfield, England

3 Jan 22

@Shavkat Yes, I totally agree with you. That's how COVID got into the country in the first place!

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• Dhaka, Bangladesh

4 Jan 22

No lock down anywhere in Bangladesh right now.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

I am glad that it is not happening in your country now.

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@xstitcher (32683)

• Petaluma, California

4 Jan 22

I am not sure. Haven't had time to read any news.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

I also random read news but more on local news for me.

@askme123 (6228)

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3 Jan 22

I like that picture.Is that a pond or river? Can you go to supermarkets when your country is on lockdown? What time is your curfew hours?

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

It is a pond in front of a Mansion House in Baguio City, Philippines. We are allowed these things outside our comfort zones. The tourists are not allowed to enter my city now. No curfew hours here, too.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

@askme123 Yes, we can still do our own things outside the houses.

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@askme123 (6228)

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3 Jan 22

@Shavkat Ok so the residents have free movement during your lockdown?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Jan 22

Just ready for better days. The sun is shining. Snow on the ground. A happy day.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

I am glad that you are feeling good about the weather there. It is comfortable weather here, too. It is not too hot and not too cold.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

5 Jan 22

@CarolDM Today is quite so cold. It seems I need to wear a warm jacket tonight

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Jan 22

@Shavkat Glad you are comfortable.

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@Virtually2021 (828)

• Southend-On-Sea, England

3 Jan 22

Yes, travel is still going on. Most of my family have been ill with fever over the Christmas season.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

I hope they are fine now. I have not traveled outside my city yet since this pandemic makes the world upside down.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

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@Virtually2021 (828)

• Southend-On-Sea, England

3 Jan 22

@Shavkat Yes that's true.

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@solidcodes (1765)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

well, I visited baguio and the road there is narrow. but the cold air is nice.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

@solidcodes Before the pandemic, some of the roads have been widened by the DPWH.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

Are you referring to Kennon Road going to Baguio City?

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@solidcodes (1765)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

@Shavkat yes, and some streets inside baguio. although there are streets that are wide as well.

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4 Jan 22

In Indonesia there are also restrictions on activities since last Christmas, and I think it will be extended..

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

I assumed that it will still continue while the coronavirus is lurking around the globe.

@Iqbaleee (125)

• Tangerang, Indonesia

4 Jan 22

in my country it is not too strict for tourists, they can still visit but in my country there are concerns about the omicron variant virus which is now spreading in other countries

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

5 Jan 22

is your country require tourists to be fully vaccinated?

@rebelann (112961)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Jan 22

Good, it's way too soon for people to be traveling. Those vaccines only protect the individual who got it not the people around him or her, they can still infect those who are not vaccinated.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

I agree. Even if they are fully vaccinated, they can still be a carrier of this killer virus.

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@sol_cee (38219)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

It’s good news? Why?

@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

4 Jan 22

The good news is that we are on lockdown. It means that in and out of people will be constrained, which is a good thing.

@Rashnag (30592)

• Surat, India

3 Jan 22

Glad to know that it's closed for tourists. There is no lockdown here and don't know about whether tourists are coming here. I think they aren't coming as haven't seen anyone yet when I go out

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

I am glad that my city was lockdown again. It is better to do this than feel sorry later on.

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@Sojourn (13837)

• India

3 Jan 22

Today onwards there are lockdowns imposed at all tourist destinations across my city, flights are cancelled from many countries, public transportation will carry 50% passengers of their full capacity.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

It does really change that things used to be normal. We just need to keep on following the health protocols and hopefully, the virus will not mutate again.

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@yoalldudes (35037)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

We are not yet on lockdown.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

3 Jan 22

I am glad it is not yet.

@stewartclint (205)

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8 Jan 22

I actually used to work as a tourist guide. It was tourist travel restrictions that deprived me of my income.