Which countries don't let foreigners leave during pandemics?

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Luzon island (where Manila is located) in Philippines decided to ban outbound international flights, but the decision was reversed a few days later:

https://www.rappler.com/business/254885-philippine-airlines-cebu-pacific-airasia-flight-cancelations-coronavirus-luzon-lockdown:

The airline will announce the status of its international flights from March 20 to April 12 at a later date, as it coordinates with authorities.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1096970:

The Department of Tourism (DOT) has lauded the lifting of the travel ban on outbound passengers, except Filipino tourists, in line with the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.

Peru also has a lockdown: https://www.tennessean.com/in-depth/news/health/2020/03/20/americans-stranded-peru-coronavirus-lockdown/2873582001/

Some found out when a hotel clerk banged on their door late Sunday night to say they had 24 hours to get out of the country

List: https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/mar/20/coronavirus-travel-ban-advice-updates-uk-countries-restrictions-fco-warnings:

  • Albania and Slovenia: All flights suspended.
  • Jordan: No commercial flights in or out of Jordan, and all land and sea borders closed.
  • Luxembourg: All passenger flights suspended from 23 March.
  • Pakistan: All flights suspended until 4 April
  • Tajikistan: All flights suspended from 20 March
  • etc.

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