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At least 6 foreigners tested positive for COVID-19 after travel to Philippines —DOH
Three more foreign nationals from Japan, Singapore, and South Korea have tested positive for COVID-19 after visiting the Philippines.
Health Secretary Francisco Duque III confirmed that these three cases bring the total number of confirmed foreign nationals with a travel history to the Philippines to six.
The initial three cases confirmed by the DOH were a Taiwanese, an Australian, and a Japanese national.
The Japanese national, who traveled to the Philippines for nine days, is currently receiving medical attention in Japan.
A Singaporean who stayed in the Philippines for three days also tested positive for the virus.
Additionally, a South Korean with an extensive two-month travel history in the Philippines contracted the novel coronavirus.
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