Over 10 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in the Philippines... Manila School Closures Ordered
[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] In the Philippines, the number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) increased by 14 in one day, leading to a school closure order in the metropolitan area of Metro Manila and nearby regions.
According to local media on the 10th, President Rodrigo Duterte stated at a press conference the previous night, "Four additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Manila and nearby Bulacan Province, raising the total number of confirmed cases to 24."
That afternoon, Rosario Vergeire, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health, said that 10 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, and authorities are identifying their residences and locations while tracing contacts.
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The sudden increase in confirmed cases is believed to be due to community transmission. Accordingly, President Duterte declared a public health emergency and ordered a full-scale response, issuing a school closure order for all levels of schools in Manila for five days starting from the 10th.
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