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MANILA -- Philippine Airlines said it would on Monday fetch Filipinos stranded in China, while studying "clamor" for more flights to repatriate more from the mainland where a new coronavirus strain is spreading.

The special PAL flight from Manila will go to Xiamen, carrying Chinese nationals who are stranded in the Philippine capital. From Xiamen, the same PAL jet will bring Filipinos home, airline spokeswoman Cielo Villaluna said Friday.

China confirmed up to 630 deaths due to the virus, first detected in Wuhan in the central province of Hubei. The Philippines confirmed 3 cases, including 1 death, all from Wuhan. Manila also banned all inbound travel from China, Macau and Hong Kong.

Asked in a DZMM interview if similar flights would be mounted after Monday's mission, Villaluna said PAL was "studying all possibilities."

"We will review the clamor, demand to determine if kailangan pa ng (if we need a) succeeding special flight after this Monday's special mission," she said.

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The government is finalizing plans for the evacuation of nearly 50 Filipinos from Wuhan. The group will be quarantined for 14 days after their arrival, authorities said.

Hong Kong reported its first coronavirus death this week, while Macau closed down all casinos and reported 10 cases of the disease so far.

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DZMM, Feb. 7, 2020