Philippine News Agency
AirAsia to coordinate with DOH; crew under quarantine
AirAsia has confirmed that the Philippines' third novel coronavirus (nCoV) case was a passenger on one of its flights from Cebu to Shenzen, China on January 31.
The airline is cooperating with the Department of Health (DOH) and will provide flight manifests and passenger contact details for flight Z2 7800.
The Chinese passenger was in good condition upon departure, and her companions showed no symptoms of illness.
AirAsia has quarantined its flight crew and is implementing additional precautionary measures like mandatory temperature screenings for all passengers.
The airline has also canceled flights between the Philippines and China, Hong Kong, and Macau in compliance with travel restrictions.
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