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LSIs at Rizal Memorial testing positive via rapid test now at least 20
At least 20 locally stranded individuals (LSIs) at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex have tested positive for COVID-19 via rapid tests.
Around 6,000 LSIs had gathered at the stadium for the government's 'Hatid Tulong' program, with some needing to sleep outside due to overcrowding.
Those who tested positive are being isolated and will undergo confirmatory swab tests.
LSIs testing positive in confirmatory tests will be transferred to the Philippine International Convention Center, while negative results will allow them to travel.
Close contacts will undergo swab tests and a 14-day quarantine in their home provinces.
The program's technical working group acknowledged the need to improve their approach and preparations following the event.
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