Adamson tells Chinese students to quarantine selves until Feb. 14, 2020

Adamson University on Friday advised its Chinese national students to quarantine themselves for two weeks or until February 14, amid the threat of the novel coronavirus.

In a memorandum, Chinese students were advised to "postpone all transactions inside the university" from January 31 to February 14.

"In response to the worldwide precautionary measures against the nCoV, Adamson University would like to ensure a healthy and virus-free environment," the memorandum read.

"Thus, we have made a decision that all Chinese students, both graduate and undergraduate, observe self-quarantine starting today until February 14, 2020," it added.

"Likewise, all Chinese nationals are also advised to postpone all transactions inside the university until February 14, 2020," it said.

Professors and students were encouraged to use e-learning systems for the affected students.

Despite this, the memorandum clarified that all local students and international students will continue with their classes.

On Thursday, the Philippines confirmed its first nCoV case.

According to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, a 38-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan, China tested positive for the virus. She is confined at the San Lazaro Hospital.

Meanwhile, Department of Health spokesperson Eric Domingo said persons under investigation for nCoV have climbed to 31.  —NB, GMA News