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PNP Academy bans visits amid novel coronavirus scare
The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) has suspended visits to its Silang, Cavite, camp effective late Tuesday night, February 4, amid the global outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
This directive was issued by PNPA Director PMGen Chiquito Malayo.
All police personnel entering Camp Mariano Castañeda are required to undergo a temperature check and wear face masks.
The PNPA's lockdown follows the Philippine Military Academy's (PMA) similar precautionary measures.
The PMA has also temporarily closed to visitors and suspended cadets' weekend leaves, privileges, and official outside engagements.
As of Wednesday morning, February 5, the 2019-nCoV had caused 490 deaths in China, and one each in the Philippines and Hong Kong.
The World Health Organization had declared a global health emergency, prompting various governments to implement containment measures, including travel restrictions to China.
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