Philippines coronavirus patient has recovered, authorities say

Woman, 38, who travelled with the only victim to die outside China and Hong Kong, is no longer infectious, says doctor

The first case of novel coronavirus in the Philippines – a Chinese tourist from Wuhan who had been travelling with a man who died of the virus – is no longer showing symptoms and may be discharged soon.

The last test on the 38-year-old woman, conducted on 6 February, showed she was negative for the virus, according to the health department. Two consecutive negative tests are required before a patient may be discharged.

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