President Duterte announced on March 12, 2020 the "community quarantine" on Metro Manila starting at 12 midnight on March 15 up to April 14 that will cover 16 cities and one municipality.[14] Traveling through land, domestic air, and domestic sea from Metro Manila was suspended with exceptions.[15] For international travel, restrictions are imposed on those who came from countries with localized COVID-19 transmissions, except for citizens of the Philippines (including their foreign spouse and children) or holders of permanent resident visas and diplomat visas.[16] Mass transportation vehicles are allowed to operate provided that persons riding these vehicles comply with the social distancing guidelines.[17] Curfew has also put into place by the local government units of Metro Manila.[18]