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OFWs warned to take precautions amid spread of China coronavirus
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is coordinating with government agencies to protect Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in China from the novel coronavirus (nCoV).
These efforts focus on implementing preventive measures and monitoring the conditions of OFWs, particularly those in Hubei province and Wuhan City.
As of now, there are no confirmed cases of nCoV contamination among OFWs.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has issued an advisory urging OFWs worldwide to take precautions such as avoiding crowded places, practicing hand-washing, and disinfecting.
OFWs are also advised to avoid contact with animals and to report suspected cases to hospitals and the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLO).
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