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2 symptomatic Pinoy repatriates from Japan test negative for COVID-19
Two of the three repatriates from Japan who exhibited COVID-19 symptoms have tested negative for the virus, the Department of Health announced.
One repatriate's laboratory result is still pending.
The two individuals who tested negative will no longer require further laboratory tests but will remain under strict monitoring.
The three male repatriates were admitted to Jose B. Lingad Hospital in Pampanga after experiencing symptoms such as sore throat and cough.
Currently, 458 individuals are under quarantine at the Athletes' Village in New Clark City, including 445 repatriates from the M/V Diamond Princess cruise ship and 13 members of the repatriation team.
The DOH previously stated that the repatriates were asymptomatic upon their arrival in the Philippines.
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