News Roundup 01 February 2020
Feb 01, 2020 • 1 min Read
DOH inspects Ecija mega drug treatment center as possible nCoV quarantine zone | INQUIRER.NET – The rear section of the Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) could serve as a quarantine area for Filipinos, who will flee China due to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, said Major Gen. Lenard Agustin, commander of the Army’s 7th Infantry Division. The section of the massive drug-treatment facility could accommodate 2,500 people.
PMA closed to tourists amid novel coronavirus fears | PHILSTAR.COM – The Philippine Military Academy said it is closing its gates to tourists for three weeks amid the threats of 2019 Novel (new) Coronavirus Acute Respiratory Disease or 2019-nCoV ARD. PMA Superintendent Vice Admiral Ferdinand Cusi communicated to the Department of Defense Friday afternoon the decision to close the Academy from the public following consultations and coordination with Baguio City officials, public health and disaster officials on the creation of a task force on nCoV.
Caballo Island, drug rehab eyed as quarantine sites | Manila Bulletin – The government is planning to turn an island at the Manila Bay and a drug rehabilitation center in Nueva Ecija as quarantine sites for returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Wuhan City and other areas heavily affected by the 2019 novel corona virus (2019nCoV) in China. The Caballo Island has been used before as quarantine sites, especially for returning Filipino peacekeepers.
DTI warns against panic-buying for masks | The Manila Times – Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Friday warned the public against panic-buying for protective masks as the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) scare continues to spread following the discovery of the first case of the infection in the Philippines. The masks have disappeared from shelves in many stores, snapped up by people who want protection from the virus that is transmitted through respiratory droplets.
