Repatriated Filipinos from Wuhan remain symptom-free

A chartered plane carrying 30 Filipinos, including two Philippine consulate staff in China, landed at Clark Air Base from Wuhan City.

They underwent three stages of health screening: before boarding, during the flight, and upon arrival, and were immediately transferred to the Athlete's Village in New Clark City in Tarlac for a 14-day quarantine.

The repatriated Filipinos remained symptom-free on their first day of quarantine, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

The DOH emphasized that none of the Filipinos from China were confirmed to have an nCoV infection, and the quarantine is a public health protocol.

Health personnel with personal protective equipment would conduct check-ups on the quarantined individuals for possible symptoms, and any patient showing symptoms would be admitted to a hospital.

Vice President Leni Robredo welcomed the repatriation and stressed the need for a heightened information drive to prevent public panic.

Some Filipinos in Hubei Province opted to stay behind for various reasons, and the DFA will assess the demand for a second batch of repatriates.