MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila’s top cop has been doing self-quarantine — staying in his office quarters and not going home — as a precautionary measure against the new coronavirus disease, or COVID-19. As of this writing, the DOH has confirmed 33 COVID-19 cases in the Philippines — a sharp rise from just 10 over the weekend and 24 during President Rodrigo Duterte’s press briefing on Monday night. Worldwide, there are over 112,000 COVID-19 cases and 4,009 deaths, with most of the incidents recorded in China, its place of origin. READ: Coronavirus cases in Philippines soar to 24ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Duterte declares emergency as COVID-19 cases doubleEarlier, Sinas also said that there were four NCRPO personnel being monitored for a possible COVID-19 infection. Under the COVID-19 threat, both NCRPO and PNP have suspended foreign travel for both uniformed and non-uniformed personnel.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 10, 2020 13:41 UTC