DOH: No need to suspend classes over nCoV fears

The Department of Health has assured that there is no need to suspend classes due to fears of the novel coronavirus, as there are currently no confirmed cases in the Philippines.

There are 11 foreigners under investigation for possible infection, but the DOH has not found any indication of a widespread outbreak.

Several schools in Metro Manila have suspended classes as a precautionary measure, particularly Chinese schools with teachers and students who travel to and from China.

The Department of Education will be advising these schools to seek guidance from the DOH on how to handle the situation.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said that the actions of these schools are not within the contemplation of the DOH's interim guidelines on nCoV.

The DOH has emphasized that there is no need for alarm and that the public should remain calm.

The Philippines is monitoring the entry of the virus, but so far, there have been no reported cases in the country.