MANILA, Philippines — Government officials are in self-quarantine, offices have started closing or cutting work days, while President Duterte will be tested, marking a new turn on the Philippines' fight against the spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Related Stories Firms navigate through outbreak with employees staying homeOn the same evening, President Duterte is said to undergo COVID-19 diagnostic test, as well as Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, according to the latter's statement to the media. In the Philippines alone, the number of COVID-19 cases surged to 49 as of Wednesday, up more than eight times in the past four days. The Civil Service Commission, in a separate Memorandum Circular 07-2020, has authorized all state agencies to adopt either a four-day work week or a shifting arrangement where public servants "still meet the required 40 hours per week." ADB management will make a decision in coming days on when to re-open the bank premises," ADB said in a statement.

Source: Philippine Star March 11, 2020 23:48 UTC