Health officials say a 36-year-old foreigner who arrived in the Philippines from the Middle East is under quarantine after testing positive for the MERS virus.
Health Secretary Janette Garin said authorities were trying to trace 200-odd passengers who were on the same flight to Manila as the foreigner.
At least seven people who had close contact with the patient are under home quarantine.
The patient initially arrived in the Philippines from Saudi Arabia, but also stayed in Dubai before flying to Manila.
The patient's home country has not been disclosed.
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