Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 15) — A medical worker in Cavite province has contracted the coronavirus disease or COVID-19, Governor Jonvic Remulla said on Sunday.
He said the patient is confined in a private hospital in Silang, Cavite.
He also said the patient contracted the highly-contagious viral disease through a local transmission, warning Caviteños to practice extra precautionary measures to prevent the further spread of the disease. There are now two COVID-19 cases in the province of Cavite.
“The case is apparently a result of community transmission. Covid is here in Cavite. The possibilities of community transmission are very high. Please stay at home as much as possible,” Remulla announced on his official Facebook page.
It remains unclear if this case is included in the 111 cases recorded in the Philippines.
The governor said those from Cavite who will travel to Manila face possible delays as the region implements community quarantine. He reminded them to bring necessary documents to present to the police.
