DOH confirmed Philippines now has 2 confirmed nCov cases
Manila Philippines - Department of Health (DOH) recorded its 2nd case of nCov in the PH - reports on Sunday. Involving a man from Wuhan China identified as companion of the country's first confirmed case - a 38 yrs old (female). A 44 year old chinese national also tested positive of the virus that originated in the province of Wuhan, China, died in the PH on Saturday. Health Secretary Francisco Duque told media. Duque said the two were admitted for isolation and supportive treatment at a government hospital in Manila. After being admitted for pneumonia last Jan. 25, the man experienced fever, cough and sore throat, Duque said. "Over the course of the patient’s admission, he developed severe pneumonia. In his last few days, the patient was stable and showed signs of improvement. However, the condition of the patient deteriorated within the last 24 hours, resulting in his demise," he added. Abeyasinghe said, "we need to take into mind, this is not a loca