Manila Bulletin
GenSan in state of calamity over 2019 nCoV ARD
General Santos City has been placed under a state of calamity to enhance its preventative measures against the 2019-novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
The City Council passed a resolution declaring the state of calamity in response to a directive from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the World Health Organization's declaration of a global health emergency.
The DILG directed local government units to implement stringent measures to prevent the entry and contain potential cases of the virus.
A Chinese national who recently traveled to Wuhan is currently under self-quarantine in General Santos City, though showing no symptoms.
The city is considered at risk due to direct flights to Cebu and recent travel of local residents to areas visited by confirmed cases.
Approximately PHP10 million will be released from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund to establish an isolation facility and procure necessary supplies.
The city government is also authorized to provide financial assistance to potential 2019-nCoV patients admitted to private hospitals.
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