Infection scare at CNN Philippines building


Off the air: A man reading an announcement by CNN Philippines of their temporary closure from their Facebook page. — AFP

CNN Philippines stopped broadcasting after a coronavirus case was confirmed in the building where the television channel is based, forcing it off the air while the offices are disinfected.

Viewers tuning in to the local franchise were met with the network’s red logo on a blank screen as it announced it would be off-air for at least 24 hours.

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