Beijing vows to aid Philippines in fighting Wuhan coronavirus

CHINA VOWED medical support to the Philippines in efforts to help contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, or Covid-19, following Manila’s request.

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian

Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said a team of medical expert will come to the Philippines to assist in the government efforts to stop the spread of the virus which broke out in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December last year.

Huang said he phoned Health Secretary Francisco Duque on Monday and told the Filipino official of Beijing’s support. Huang said he and Duque exchanged views on the cooperation between China and the Philippines in fighting against the disease.

“The main task of the medical expert team is to help the Philippines fight against Covid-19, by providing technical advice on epidemic prevention and control as well as sharing medical treatment experience,” Huang said.

He also assured Duque that the Embassy will continue to work closely with the Department of Health to facilitate relevant arrangements of the medical expert team.

“Secretary Duque expressed his appreciation and gratitude for China’s support to the Philippines in battling the epidemic and looked forward to the arrival of the Chinese medical expert team. He also pledged that DOH would actively further coordinate with the Embassy to make sure the work of the medical expert team goes smoothly,” Huang said.

The Philippines has recorded over 1500 Covid-19 cases with dozens dying from the virus which is now a global pandemic after the virus spread to over 100 countries with China recording over 81,000 infections and more than 3,000 deaths. (Mindanao Examiner)

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