Philippine health officials have confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus...
A man wearing a mask sits in a convenience store in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
MANILA - Philippine health officials have confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the country. A 38-year-old Chinese woman, who arrived in the country from Wuhan, China, on Jan. 21, tested positive for the novel coronavirus, Health Secretary Francisco Duque told a news conference.Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Alison Williams
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