WHO Philippines joins the Department of Health today in a press conference on the novel #coronavirus. 
Health Secretary Francisco Duque has announced that they are investigating a 5-year-old with history of travel from Wuhan, China. The patient was admitted in Cebu City with fever, throat irritation and cough. Tests are being done to confirm if it's novel #coronavirus or not.
WHO Representative Dr Rabi Abeyasinghe gives a statement in today's press conference on the novel coronavirus.
According to @SecDuque, the samples from the 5-year-old tested negative for MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV. However, the samples tsmested positive for non-specific pancoronavirus assay. Samples are being sent to Australia to identify the specific coronavirus strain.
WHO Rep @DrRabiWHO: If you have signs of acute respiratory infection and history of ttravel to Wuhan, China after 8 December 2019, then go to your doctor.
He also reminds public to practice cough etiquette, proper hygiene and cook food thoroughly.
#2019nCoV
He also reminds public to practice cough etiquette, proper hygiene and cook food thoroughly.
#2019nCoV
Dr Ferdie from the Bureau of Quarantine said they are meeting with airlines tomorrow to ensure strengthened border surveillance of #2019nCoV.
He reminds passengers with flu-like symptoms to report to a quarantine officer upon arrival.
He reminds passengers with flu-like symptoms to report to a quarantine officer upon arrival.
Health @SecDuque's parting message in today's novel #coronavirus press conference.
