Breaking News! CNN Philippines reported that President Duterte agreed to impose a temporary ban on travelers coming from Hubei province in China, according to Senator Bong Go. This comes a day after the Philippines confirmed its first novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) case.

“Sang-ayon po si Pangulo na iimplementa ang temporary travel ban sa mga manggagaling mula Wuhan city and the entire Hubei province ng China,” said Senator Bong Go. “A meeting has been scheduled by the President next week with medical experts and key government officials to discuss all necessary measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus,” he added.

The virus has also spread outside of China, with cases being reported in countries including Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Sri Lanka, and Australia.

Recently, the World Health Organization officials said Thursday morning in China that the coronavirus death toll has climbed to 170 — and more than 7,700 cases have been reported worldwide.

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