First coronavirus death outside China reported in Philippines, WHO says.
The 44-year-old, who experienced fever, coughing and a sore throat before he was hospitalized, died Saturday according to WHO.
Philippines health secretary Francisco Duque III said the man also suffered from streptococcus pneumoniae and influenza.in the United States. In China the number of confirmed cases grew Saturday to 14,380, with 304 deaths. A White House policy that starts Sunday will prohibit all foreign nationals, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled to China within the last 14 days from entering the country.Duterte on Saturday issued a similar directive, banning direct entries from China and anyone who has been to China within 14 days, with the exception of citizens and Philippines visa holders.
The directive also states that those who have been in China who are admitted will be subject to a 14-day quarantine once they arrive. Coronavirus symptoms include fever, coughing and shortness of breath. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control advised people to wash their hands frequently, use hand sanitizer and avoid people who appear to be sick.Eric Baculinao is a producer based in Beijing. A long-term resident of Beijing who is fluent in Chinese, Baculiano scans Chinese news daily for hints of major new policy trends and insights into the workings of China's secretive Communist Party and government leadership.
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