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2 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Manila

Manila

Two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Manila, according to Philippine health officials.

This brings the total number of cases in the Philippines to five, with one death (44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan, who died on February 2, 2020) and two other patients — who both reportedly recovered.

The first new case was identified as a Filipino citizen who few back recently from Japan.

On Saturday (March 7, 2020), the management of the Bonifacio Global City, one of Manila's commercial districts, said they are working closely with the Taguig City government and the Philippines Department of Health "after a confirmation that an employee of Deloitte Philippines has tested positive for COVID-19."