Philippines: Cebu sees 40% drop in Chinese tourists due to nCoV

Cebu has seen a 40% drop in Chinese tourist arrivals due to concerns over the novel coronavirus, with flights canceled and quarantine measures implemented.

The first confirmed case in the Philippines was a woman from Wuhan who traveled via Hong Kong to Cebu before going to Manila.

Iloilo's governor requested Cebu Pacific Airlines to suspend flights from Hong Kong amid the outbreak.

Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia announced plans to quarantine passengers arriving from mainland China for up to 14 days, with thermal scanners already in place at Mactan Cebu International Airport.