Philippines Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus

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Philippines Confirms First Case Of Coronavirus

Philippine health officials have confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the country.

A 38-year-old Chinese woman, who arrived in the country from Wuhan on January 21 tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Health Secretary Francisco Duque told a news conference.

Duque said the patient, confined in a government hospital, is currently asymptomatic.

Read more about which countries have confirmed cases of the virus here.