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Gov’t not withholding info on nCoV
President Duterte has assured the Filipino public that his administration will maintain transparency in handling the threat of the 2019-novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (2019-nCoV ARD) in the Philippines.
He emphasized that the government has no intention of concealing information, especially concerning the confirmed cases of the virus.
Duterte stated that the government would openly share any information, including potential risks to life, as it is their duty to inform the public.
He specifically addressed the media, acknowledging their role in disseminating important developments about the situation.
The President urged the public not to panic, suggesting the virus would naturally subside.
He also appealed for compassion, asking Filipinos not to discriminate against Chinese nationals due to the outbreak.
The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed two cases of the 2019-nCoV, both originating from Wuhan, China and were partners.
The first case, a Chinese woman, required confirmation from Australia, while the second case was confirmed by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM).
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