In this Feb. 6 photo, Philippine Health Secretary Francisco Duque III speaks during a press conference on the new coronavirus in Manila, Philippines on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. Duque is in home quarantine after being exposed to a health officer infected with the new coronavirus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some, it can cause more severe illness, especially in older adults and people with existing health problems. (AP Photo/A…
March 19, 2020
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