Philippines to investigate coronavirus outbreaks among seafarers


MANILA, Oct 18 (dpa): The Philippines is investigating Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreaks on ships that changed crews in Manila, after several sick crew members have arrived in Australia recently.

Transportation Assistant Secretary for Communication Goddess Libiran said on Sunday that the department's security administration is organising a panel for an inter-agency investigation.

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