151 people who came into contact with the victim are under observation to prevent the spread of the deadly virus
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President Sheikh Mohamed has sent a message of condolences to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over the deaths that were recorded after Typhoon Gaemi pummelled the Southeast Asian country.
At least 12 people died from floods and landslides across the country, the national disaster agency said on Wednesday.
Amid the floods, classes at all academic levels and work at most government offices were suspended. Hundreds of flights were grounded; however, those between Dubai and Manila were unaffected as of Press time.
The UAE Embassy in Manila earlier issued an alert, calling on Emiratis in the Philippines to exercise caution.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, also sent cables of condolences Philippine President Marcos.
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