MANILA -- The Philippines has barred doctors, nurses and a host of other medical professionals from leaving to work overseas, as the country grapples with rising coronavirus cases.
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Medical workers ride a shuttle bus in Manila: Thousands leave the country every year to work overseas. © Reuters
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