What we know so far: First confirmed novel coronavirus case in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health has confirmed the first case of the novel coronavirus or 2019-

nCoV in the Philippines.

Latest World Health Organization figures cite 6,065 cases and 132 deaths from the virus, which began in Wuhan City in China's Hubei province.

Here's what we know so far on the first confirmed 2019-

nCoV case in the country:

• The patient is a

  38-year old Chinese who came from Wuhan via Hong Kong last January 21.

• She was admitted to a government hospital in Metro Manila after experiencing mild cough on January 25.

• The patient is asymptomatic,

  which means that she is not showing other signs or symptoms of illness.

• She visited Cebu and Dumaguete before seeking medical help in Metro Manila.

• Persons she was with upon arriving in the country are also considered persons under investigation.

• The DOH has asked for the flight details of the Chinese patient and the places they have been to for contract tracing. Passengers who sat in the front, at the back and both sides of the patient will

  be contacted and will

  be advised accordingly.