MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission announced the cancellation of assessment and licensure examinations for March and April amid the rising number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. PRC said that new schedules of the examinations will be posted on the Commission’s website and its social media accounts. The Health department on Wednesday said there are 49 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country. Senators, Cabinet members, presidential appointees and local government heads have placed themselves in self-quarantine after possible exposure to confirmed patients of the novel coronavirus disease. The Palace also said that President Rodrigo Duterte will undergo a test for COVID-19.

Source: Philippine Star March 12, 2020 07:52 UTC