Multiple Individuals Under Monitoring for Novel Coronavirus Across Various Cities in the Philippines

Nine individuals in Kidapawan City are under monitoring due to recent travel to countries affected by novel coronavirus.

City health officials are closely tracking these nine persons under monitoring (PUM) without disclosing their specific locations or travel histories.

In Zamboanga City, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is coordinating with immigration authorities to document foreign travelers' history of visits to China and other affected areas.

Zamboanga has one person under monitoring who recently returned from China but shows no symptoms; the DOH reassures there are currently no persons under investigation (PUI) in Zamboanga City.

In Zamboanga del Sur, a toddler and four others are under home quarantine after recent travel to South Korea, Hong Kong, or work-related visits to China.

The Department of Health has identified at least four PUMs across Region 9, including individuals from Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga City who recently visited China for vacation.