MANILA, Philippines — CNN Philippines will temporarily stop broadcasting for at least 24 hours after a confirmed case of 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was reported in the building where the media company holds office. CNN Philippines will go off the air while the management of Worldwide Corporate Center — where the broadcasting firm is located in Mandaluyong City — disinfects its premises. CNN Philippines temporarily goes off air after an employee within the building tests positive for COVID-19. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: CNN Philippines will go off air for at least 24 hours as the building where the network is housed will be disinfected. It will continue to deliver news via its website and social media platforms, CNN Philippines added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 18, 2020 02:03 UTC