The woman arrived in Manila via Hong Kong on Jan. 21. She is now in an undisclosed government hospital.
The patient came in for a checkup on Jan. 25 after experiencing mild cough, Duque said.
"The patient sought consult and was admitted in one of the country’s government hospitals last Jan. 25 after experiencing mild cough. She is currently asymptomatic… which means she has no fever, and no other signs and symptoms suggesting illness at this point," he said.
The patient was known to have also traveled to the cities of Cebu and Dumaguete.
He said they would trace details of the woman's flights and track passengers who were seated close to her.
^ ABS website