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15 quarantined in Dipolog City for Covid-19
A total of 15 persons, including eight teachers, a supervisor, and six companions, are undergoing a 14-day self-quarantine in Dipolog City after returning from South Korea.
The mandatory quarantine was initiated by the Dipolog City Schools Division due to concerns raised by parents regarding the teachers' recent travel.
Provincial Health Officer Esmeralda Nadela confirmed that surveillance personnel have been deployed to monitor and investigate these individuals.
The Philippine government had imposed travel restrictions on South Korea's North Gyeongsang Province due to a rise in COVID-19 cases, with some exemptions.
The group arrived in Dipolog City on February 26 and 27 through various routes, including by ship from Cebu and by air travel from Manila.
Mayor Darel Dexter Uy assured the public that the city is safe, with measures in place according to protocols from the Department of Health and other agencies.
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