MANILA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Philippines on Wednesday
barred travellers from South Korea's coronavirus-impacted North
Gyeongsang province from entering the country in an effort to
contain the spread of the pathogen.
Philippine presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo told a
media briefing the government will also conduct a risk
assessment within 48 hours to determine if the travel ban needs
to be expanded to other parts of South Korea.
South Korea reported 169 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday,
pushing to total tally to more than 1,000, with the numbers
expected to rise as the government widens its testing.
The Philippines has confirmed three cases of the coronavirus
at home, all Chinese nationals, including a 44-year-old man who
died.