DAVAO CITY - The city government here on Friday reminded the public about the ban on group welcome and send-off in the city's airports, seaports, and bus terminals as the number of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) active cases started to increase anew. "It is not only because of Covid-19 but for reasons of safety and security. Only employees, workers, drivers, and passengers are allowed in these places," Mayor Sara Z. Duterte said in a statement. In February 2020, the mayor announced the permanent ban on greeters or send-off groups in transportation hubs here. Duterte said passengers can be dropped off and picked up by private or public transport drivers only. All welcome greetings and send-offs shall be made in their respective residences. In a separate statement Friday, Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) head Generose Tecson said there were instances last week when welcome greeters and send-off parties were spotted at the city airport and overland terminals.