Philippines to tighten border after first case of coronavirus variant detected

MANILA - The Philippines is tightening its border after the first case of a variant of the coronavirus, which is more transmissible, was detected in the country, health officials said on Thursday (Jan 14). All travellers from the United Arab Emirates will be banned as the first case was that of a man who returned from Dubai earlier this month. Health Secretary Francisco Duque, who told reporters he had no doubt that President Roderigo Duterte would...