MANILA, Philippines — Two more repatriates from the Diamond Princess cruise ship are showing signs and symptoms of the potentially deadly coronavirus disease, the Department of Health said. The vessel was one the largest coronavirus hotspot outside China, prompting criticisms on how Japanese authorities handled the outbreak. 85 OFWs infectedDuque also said that 85 Filipinos based outside the Philippines have been infected with the new coronavirus. Japan recorded the most number of infected Filipinos with 80 cases. The country’s first coronavirus patient was discharged from the hospital weeks ago, while the third confirmed case returned to China.

Source: Philippine Star February 28, 2020 08:15 UTC