Foreigner In Philippines Tests Positive For Mers Virus

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Health officials say a 36-year-old foreigner who arrived in the Philippines from the Middle East is under quarantine after testing positive for the MERS virus. Health Secretary Janette Garin said Monday that several people the foreigner had come in close contact with have been traced. At least seven other people who had close contact with the patient were under home quarantine.

BING NEWS:
  • Two bus drivers test positive for drugs at PITX as Holy Week exodus begins
    Two bus drivers tested positive for shabu during a random drug test at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Monday. A report by Jonathan Andal on 24 Oras said the two men were from a ...
    03/25/2024 - 3:06 am | View Link
  • More

 

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More World News