The NPC said revealing the identities of Covid-19 patients to the public or providing information that could accurately identify people who are under investigation or have contracted the disease is counter-productive and could do more harm than good.
With the Covid-19 contagion starting to disrupt the daily routine of Filipinos, lawmakers are urging private companies to adopt telecommuting and for the government to send free mobile alerts to ease widespread fears.
With Covid-19 confirmed cases in the country now reaching 35, UP researchers have also secured the green light from the government for the use of novel coronavirus testing kit it developed in February.