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Duterte seeks Filipinos' trust, cooperation in fight vs. Covid-19
President Rodrigo Duterte urged the public to remain calm and trust in government efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the Philippines.
He assured that the government is collaborating with the World Health Organization and private sector partners to address the challenge and prepare for any eventuality.
The President noted that while there were over 400 persons under investigation, no local transmission had been found in the Philippines to date.
Duterte acknowledged the public's anxiety about the virus but called for unity and cooperation to overcome the challenge.
He also provided an update on the repatriation of 30 Filipinos from China, ground zero of the outbreak.
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