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February 10

How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus When You’re On A Flight

Health professionals say masks and sanitizing wipes might not be necessary.

Ever since the outbreak of the 2019-nCoV, people have been taking measures to protect themselves from getting infected, like wearing face masks when going outdoors or in transit. Furthermore, some governments and airlines have been imposing travel restrictions or canceling flights to impede
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February 4

2019 NCoV-Positive Couple Interacted With 74 Individuals In PH

Eight of them are being closely monitored after showing flu-like symptoms.

The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed in a press briefing yesterday, February 3, 2020, that a total of 74 people in Cebu and Dumaguete interacted with the Chinese couple who tested positive for the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). Eight of them are
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February 3

Why Experts Say The Wuhan Coronavirus Might Become A Pandemic

The virus has now affected more than 16,000 people worldwide.

Since its outbreak in December 2020, the Wuhan coronavirus has affected thousands of people not just in China but also in other countries like the Philippines, the United States, and more. The increasing number of cases has compelled the World Health Organization
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February 1

Cebu Pacific Cancels ALL Flights To China, Starting February 2

Cebu Pacific said it was working closely with the DOH and the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ).

Cebu Pacific Air is canceling all flights to China from the Philippines, starting February 2, 2020. Flights to Macau and Taiwan have been reduced.Here is Cebu Pacific's full statement provided to SmartParenting.com.ph: "In light of developments related to the Wuhan coronavirus, Cebu Pacific
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January 31

Vaccine For The Novel Coronavirus In Progress, Expert Says

Scientists were able to work on a vaccine quickly and tests will soon be happening

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak (nCoV) that started in Wuhan, China a global health emergency, following a meeting of its emergency committee yesterday, January 30, 2020. On its website, WHO said it is “working closely with global
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January 30

Surgical Mask For Baby As Protection Against Viruses

A pediatric specialist shares the most effective way to protect yourself from the disease.

The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed today, January 30, 2020, the first case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) in the country. According to reports, the 38-year-old woman who was infected with the virus is already admitted in an undisclosed government hospital
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January 30

Philippines' First Case of Novel Coronavirus Arrived From HK On January 21, DOH Confirms

The patient is currently showing no symptoms of the virus.

Add the Philippines to the list of countries with the novel coronavirus. (See the list here.)The Department of Health confirmed today, January 30, 2020, in a press conference that a woman traveling from Hong Kong to the Philippines is the first case
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January 30

Evacuation Plans And Quarantine Plans Against Novel Coronavirus

Special flights have been chartered and quarantine measures are being put in place by various countries.

With more than 7,700 confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) and 170 deaths related to it, countries all over the world are scrambling to evacuate their citizens from China, where the virus is believed to have originated. To date, all
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January 29

'Reconsider Travel' To China: Countries Issue Warning As Coronavirus Continues To Spread

Governments are taking more aggressive measures to help stop the spread of the virus

Amidst precautions to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, China to other countries, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the latest country to report a confirmed case of the deadly virus.In a statement issued today, January
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January 29

Novel Coronavirus 2019 Less Infectious Than Measles, Says DOH

Human to human spread is possible through close contact.

Despite the continuous rise of confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) in China and other parts of the world, the Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to remain calm but vigilant as the Philippines remains free of the virus.
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January 28

2019 Novel Coronavirus Update In The Philippines

Six of the patients are awaiting confirmatory test results from Australia.

While there are still no confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV) in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) revealed in a press conference that they are closely monitoring 24 persons under investigation (PUI) with a history of travel
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January 28

2019 nCoV Precaution: Avoid Uncooked Food, Shaking Of Hands

The agency said the public should stop eating exotic food and uncooked food such as kilawin.

The Department of Health (DOH) reiterates that to date, there are no confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV) or Wuhan coronavirus in the Philippines. As the agency remains vigilant against the spread of the virus, the DOH is asking
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January 27

Wuhan Coronavirus Symptoms Take About Two Weeks To Show

There are now more than 2,700 cases of the Wuhan coronavirus, including 80 deaths.

During a press briefing on Sunday, January 26, 2020, Ma Xiaowei, Minister of China’s National Health Commission, said that the Wuhan coronavirus can be spread by an infected person before he or she starts to show symptoms, Reuters reports.According to the U.S.
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January 24

Wuhan Coronavirus May Have Started From Snakes Sold In Wet Market

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, which means they can be transmitted from animals to humans

If bats are said to be the original source of MERS and SARS-CoV, snakes are now being linked to the Wuhan coronavirus (2019-nCOV), the animal virus that has spread to humans.The Chinese krait, also known as the many-banded krait or Taiwanese krait, and the Chinese cobra,
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January 24

Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Latest Updates

Latest reports say the novel coronavirus has infected more than 800 people.

According to the Department of Health (DOH), there are no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Philippines yet. Still, it’s helpful to be aware of the latest developments in the outbreak of this virus.Early this morning, Inquirer.net reported that according

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