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5 people under probe in Negros Oriental for possible nCoV infection —governor
Five individuals in Negros Oriental are under investigation for possible 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection.
These five include four people who had close contact with the Philippines' first two confirmed cases, a Chinese couple.
The fifth individual being investigated is a woman who arrived from Taiwan exhibiting flu-like symptoms.
All five persons under investigation have been isolated, and their conditions are stable with no fever reported.
Health authorities have traced 38 individuals who had contact with the Chinese couple or visited places they frequented.
As a precautionary measure, all public schools in Negros Oriental have suspended classes until February 7.
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