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The Impact of 2019-nCorV

Like this image, a barrier tape "DO NOT CROSS | MEDICAL ALERT",  the way to economic growth is currently barred by the outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus or 2019-n-CorV, particularly in areas where there are cases of related deaths and where there are PUIs (Persons Under Investigation -- those who are diagnosed to be afflicted by the coronavirus) and PUMs (Persons Under Monitoring --- those who have travel traces in ground zero territory). The impact is horrible and huge. Health is wealth so when a person is not healthy, so he is not wealthy. What more if we are talking of hundreds and thousands, not only in one place but in many places? In the Philippines, there is such a recorded case of death of a Chinese (from Wuhan, China) who went to Cebu City then Bohol. Chinese businessmen and tourists helped the economy as President Rodrigo Duterte, a political and economic strategist, allowed trade deals despite some disputes. However, with the coronavirus outbreak, there hav...