Filipino OFW dies of coronavirus in Dubai: Bello

February 6, 2020

A 58-year-old Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) died in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from coronavirus last January 29, Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III said Thursday.

Bello aid he was informed by the Labor Attache in Dubai that it was discovered the cause of death was" coronavirus". 

"It was confirmed as coronavirus as of February 2," said Bello. 

Asked whether it was caused by the 2019-nCoV, he said he is uncertain. 

"Coronavirus. I didn't see 2019-nCoV," said Bello. DMS