The Philippines has confirmed a total of 24 novel coronavirus cases as of Monday, March 9, 2020, following the announcement of 4 new positive tests by President Rodrigo Duterte.
The 4 new cases were reported in West Crame, San Juan, Sta Maria, and Project 6 in Quezon City.
This brings the total to 24 confirmed cases, an increase from the previously reported 20.
President Duterte has suspended classes in all levels in Metro Manila from Tuesday, March 10, to Saturday, March 14.
The country has probed at least 706 patients, with 41 admitted to hospitals and 655 discharged.
As of Monday, at least 91 Filipinos outside the Philippines have contracted the virus.
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