Negros Oriental suspends classes amid coronavirus threat

Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has suspended classes in all public schools from Wednesday to Friday due to the threat of the novel coronavirus.

The suspension is a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the virus, which originated in China and has killed hundreds and infected thousands there.

Private schools may also suspend their classes at their own discretion.

Five individuals who came into contact with confirmed cases of nCoV in the Philippines are under quarantine after showing flu-like symptoms.

Silliman University will conduct online classes from preschool to senior high school starting Wednesday.

The provincial government will make another announcement on Monday regarding whether classes will resume then.